Flowering Crabapple Bonsai
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/14405058@N08">Ryan Somma</a> from Occoquan, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0)
NameFlowering Crabapple Bonsai
Species NameMalus floribunda
Common NameFlowering Crabapple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)34
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapered trunk, curved trunk, textured bark
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThe soil surface is covered with moss, enhancing the natural aesthetic. The bonsai was created by artist Bartow H. 'Pat' Bridges, Jr.
Description
This 34-year-old Flowering Crabapple bonsai features a gracefully curved trunk that tapers towards the apex, characteristic of the informal-upright style. Its dense green foliage is well-maintained, and the tree is presented in an unglazed ceramic pot on a wooden display stand.
