Chinese Hawthorn Bonsai
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NameChinese Hawthorn Bonsai
Species NameOsteomeles schweriniae
Common NameChinese Hawthorn
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestaper, curved, smooth bark
Foliage Typepinnate
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesFine ramification, naturalistic branch structure, good trunk movement.
Description
This specimen of Chinese Hawthorn features a gracefully curving trunk with well-developed ramification, creating a dense canopy of small, pinnate leaves. Its mature appearance and intricate branching suggest careful cultivation over many years. The tree is presented in a simple, rectangular ceramic pot, highlighting its naturalistic form.
