Fukien Tea Bonsai Clinging to Sandstone
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NameFukien Tea Bonsai Clinging to Sandstone
Species NameCarmona retusa
Common NameFukien Tea
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeshallow ceramic tray
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, clinging-to-rock
Foliage Typeevergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)65
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent sandstone rock formation, accompanying fern, long training history since 1961.
Description
This Fukien Tea bonsai, in training since 1961, is dramatically presented in a root-over-rock style, with its roots firmly gripping a large, textured sandstone formation. A lush fern complements the composition, enhancing the naturalistic mountain landscape. The tree exhibits fine ramification and small, glossy foliage.
