Gnarled Ficus Bonsai (Bronze Award)
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NameGnarled Ficus Bonsai (Bronze Award)
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, fused-trunk, textured bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)85
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesAwarded 'Bronze Award' at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention; exceptionally massive and gnarled trunk structure.
Description
This impressive Ficus bonsai features a remarkably thick, gnarled trunk with extensive surface texture and a wide, spreading canopy of dense green foliage. Its powerful base and intricate branch structure demonstrate decades of careful cultivation, earning it a Bronze Award at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention.
