Gnarled Ficus Bonsai with Rock
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NameGnarled Ficus Bonsai with Rock
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)90
Container Typeoval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, deadwood (shari), integrated rock
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThe most striking features are the immense, characterful trunk with its natural deadwood and the seamless integration of a large, moss-covered rock, enhancing the tree's ancient appearance and naturalistic setting.
Description
A remarkably mature Ficus bonsai featuring a massive, gnarled trunk with significant deadwood (shari) and a large rock harmoniously integrated into its base. The tree exhibits dense, well-defined foliage pads that form a broad, established canopy, indicative of extensive training and refinement.
