Giant Ficus Bonsai
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NameGiant Ficus Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typelarge ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, aerial roots
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)280
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesImmense size, ancient appearance, and broad, well-developed canopy.
Description
This is an exceptionally large and mature tropical bonsai, likely a Ficus, showcasing a massive, gnarled trunk and a dense, spreading canopy. Its impressive scale and intricate branch structure are a testament to decades of expert cultivation, making it a focal point of the exhibit.
