Chinese Holly Penjing with Deadwood
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NameChinese Holly Penjing with Deadwood
Species NameIlex cornuta
Common NameChinese holly
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeoval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled bark, deadwood (jin/shari), hollows, multiple trunks/stems
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood, partially obscured by deadwood
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent natural deadwood integrated into the composition, dense evergreen foliage, and visible green berries.
Description
This Chinese holly penjing features a robust, gnarled trunk with significant natural deadwood, creating a dramatic contrast with the vibrant green foliage. The tree exhibits a strong, upright growth habit with multiple branches forming a dense canopy. Small green berries are visible, indicating a healthy fruiting specimen.
