Gnarled Ficus Bonsai
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NameGnarled Ficus Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)45
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, twisted, textured bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThe most striking feature is the dramatic, gnarled, and twisted trunk, which gives the tree an ancient and weathered appearance.
Description
This specimen features a thick, heavily gnarled and twisted trunk that rises with a graceful S-curve, culminating in a dense canopy of small, evergreen leaves. The tree exhibits significant character and age, with a well-developed nebari anchoring it firmly in its ceramic pot.
