Banyan Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
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NameBanyan Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
Species NameFicus benghalensis
Common NameBanyan Tree
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)45
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresaerial roots, fused roots, thick trunk, light bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)170
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesExtensive and well-developed aerial root system fused over a large rock, creating a dramatic and powerful base, characteristic of a mature Banyan tree.
Description
This impressive Banyan bonsai showcases a magnificent root-over-rock style, with numerous aerial roots having fused and thickened around a prominent rock formation. The tree features a robust, light-barked trunk and a dense canopy of broad, green leaves, indicative of its tropical origin and mature development.
