Ginkgo Biloba Penjing
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NameGinkgo Biloba Penjing
Species NameGinkgo biloba
Common NameGinkgo
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeUnglazed rectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, smooth bark, visible surface roots
Foliage Typedeciduous, fan-shaped leaves
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesGift from the Chinese government; displayed at the Montreal Botanical Garden; distinctive bright green, fan-shaped foliage.
Description
This is a vibrant Ginkgo biloba penjing, characterized by its multiple upright trunks and dense canopy of distinctive fan-shaped leaves. The specimen exhibits a well-established root system and a lush, healthy appearance, typical of a mature planting. It was a gift from the Chinese government to the Montreal Botanical Garden.
