Ficus Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
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NameFicus Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeoval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, roots clasping rock, well-developed nebari
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)110
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesAwarded 'Gold Award' and 'Best in Rock Clasping' at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention. Features a large, intricately shaped rock as a central element.
Description
This magnificent Ficus bonsai exemplifies the root-over-rock style, with its powerful, gnarled roots intricately clasping a large, porous rock. The tree features a dense, well-ramified canopy and a robust trunk emerging gracefully from the stone. It was recognized with a Gold Award for its exceptional rock clasping technique.
