Chinese Banyan Informal Upright Bonsai
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NameChinese Banyan Informal Upright Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled trunk, curving trunk, good taper, prominent nebari, some aerial roots
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThe strong, exposed root system (nebari) and the natural, flowing movement of the trunk are particularly striking, giving the tree a sense of age and stability.
Description
This traditional Chinese bonsai features a robust Ficus microcarpa with a gnarled, curving trunk and a dense canopy of small, glossy leaves. Its well-developed nebari showcases a strong root structure, anchoring the tree firmly in its rectangular ceramic pot. The overall composition reflects a mature and well-maintained specimen.
