Common Fig Bonsai
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/21203533@N00">Jim G</a> from Silicon Valley, CA, USA (CC BY 2.0)
NameCommon Fig Bonsai
Species NameFicus carica
Common NameCommon Fig
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typeterracotta pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, trained with metal frame, smooth bark
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)120
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityaverage
Notable FeaturesDistinctive metal training frames used to shape the multiple trunks, creating a unique aesthetic for the winery entrance.
Description
This specimen is a multi-trunked Common Fig bonsai, trained with a distinctive metal frame. Its broad green leaves form a lush canopy above the trained trunks, which are planted in a large terracotta pot. The nebari is largely obscured by ground cover.
