Chinese Juniper Penjing
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NameChinese Juniper Penjing
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, tapering
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesDense, well-maintained foliage and a strong, characterful trunk.
Description
This specimen features a robust, gnarled trunk that rises with a gentle curve, supporting a dense, rounded canopy of scale-like foliage. It is presented in a traditional oval ceramic pot, characteristic of Chinese penjing. The tree exhibits excellent ramification and a well-established nebari.
