Crape Myrtle Bonsai
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NameCrape Myrtle Bonsai
Species NameLagerstroemia indica
Common NameCrape Myrtle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)85
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, deadwood, thick
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitystrong and well-developed
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant pink-purple flowering, aged and gnarled trunk with visible deadwood, well-established nebari.
Description
This 85-year-old Crape Myrtle bonsai showcases a gnarled, aged trunk with visible deadwood, supporting a vibrant canopy of pink-purple flowers. Its informal-upright style is complemented by a strong nebari and a decorative rectangular pot, making it a striking specimen. The tree is in full bloom, displaying its characteristic crinkled petals.
