Hachi no ki Deciduous Bonsai
Image: 藤原隆昌 (Fujiwara no Takamasa) (Public domain)
NameHachi no ki Deciduous Bonsai
Species NameUnknown deciduous species
Common NameUnknown Deciduous Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container TypeCeramic, round, blue/grey glazed pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesTapered trunk, Curved trunk, Bare branches
Foliage TypeDeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityFair
Notable FeaturesHistorical depiction of bonsai from the 14th century 'Boki E' scroll, representing one of the 'Hachi no ki' trees.
Description
This specimen is an early depiction of bonsai from a 14th-century Japanese painting, showing a deciduous tree in winter dormancy. It features a gently curved trunk and well-developed, ramified bare branches, presented in a round ceramic pot.
