Chinese Juniper Informal Upright Bonsai
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NameChinese Juniper Informal Upright Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typeunglazed oval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapering, gently curved
Foliage Typescale-like evergreen
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesClassic informal-upright style with well-ramified branches and dense foliage, indicative of long-term cultivation.
Description
This mature informal-upright bonsai features dense, scale-like evergreen foliage and a gracefully curved trunk. It is presented in a shallow, unglazed oval ceramic pot, characteristic of traditional penjing displays from the Hangzhou Botanical Garden.
