Chinese Cork Oak Bonsai
NameChinese Cork Oak Bonsai
Species NameQuercus variabilis
Common NameChinese Cork Oak
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescorky bark, rough texture
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThe species is known for its distinctive corky bark and the prominent bristly cap of its acorns.
Description
This image displays a close-up of a Chinese Cork Oak acorn, characterized by its distinctive bristly cap. While the image is of a fruit, Chinese Cork Oak is a popular species for bonsai, known for its rugged, corky bark and lobed leaves. This specimen is assumed to be an informal-upright style bonsai, typical for deciduous oaks, though the tree itself is not visible.
