Historic Chinese Elm Bonsai
Image: Enrique Stanko Vráz (Public domain)
NameHistoric Chinese Elm Bonsai
Species NameUlmus parvifolia
Common NameChinese Elm
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)45
Container TypeGlazed ceramic, shallow, oval
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgood taper, gently curving
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)38
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesHistorical significance, captured in a photograph from before 1932, representing traditional Chinese bonsai art during the Qing Dynasty era.
Description
This historic bonsai, likely a Chinese Elm, displays a well-developed informal-upright style with a gently curving trunk and dense, ramified foliage pads. It is presented in a shallow, oval ceramic pot, reflecting traditional Chinese bonsai aesthetics from the early 20th century. The tree exhibits good taper and a mature appearance.
