Buttonwood Semi-Cascade Bonsai
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NameButtonwood Semi-Cascade Bonsai
Species NameConocarpus erectus
Common NameButtonwood
Bonsai Stylesemi-cascade
Estimated Age (years)45
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresdeadwood (jin), twisted branches, extensive wiring
Foliage TypeEvergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot clearly visible due to moss covering the soil surface
Notable FeaturesThe striking, bleached deadwood (jin) that forms a dramatic, gnarled feature at the top of the trunk, and the elegant semi-cascade design.
Description
This 45-year-old Buttonwood bonsai features a dramatic semi-cascade style, with its main trunk and branches extending significantly below the rim of the pot. A prominent, bleached deadwood feature (jin) dominates the upper portion of the trunk, contrasting with the vibrant green foliage. Extensive wiring is visible, indicating ongoing training and shaping.
