Carissa Macrocarpa Bonsai by Frank Okamura
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NameCarissa Macrocarpa Bonsai by Frank Okamura
Species NameCarissa macrocarpa
Common NameNatal Plum
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)45
Container Typeglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslanting trunk, smooth bark, tapering trunk, exposed roots
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesCreated by renowned bonsai artist Frank Okamura, showcasing a distinctive slanting style with a well-developed canopy.
Description
This Natal Plum bonsai, created by Frank Okamura, features a dramatically slanting trunk that extends horizontally from the pot. Its dense canopy of small, glossy green leaves is balanced by the strong, angular movement of the trunk, creating an elegant and dynamic composition. The tree is presented in a dark, rectangular ceramic pot.
