false sunflower
Namefalse sunflower
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)55
Container Typeunglazed rectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgood taper, deadwood (jin), textured bark, gentle S-curve
Foliage Typescale-like coniferous
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent deadwood (jin) on upper branches, highly refined foliage pads, and a well-developed nebari contribute to its mature and artistic presentation.
Description
This mature bonsai, identified by the label 'false sunflower', is a meticulously styled Chinese Juniper. It features dense, dark green scale-like foliage pads and a gracefully curved trunk with excellent taper. Prominent deadwood (jin) on the upper branches enhances its aged and naturalistic appearance.
