Historic Trident Maple Bonsai
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NameHistoric Trident Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer buergerianum
Common NameTrident Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)120
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesThick trunk, Gnarled bark, Strong nebari, Tapered trunk
Foliage TypeDeciduous, lobed leaves
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityExcellent, well-developed radial root flare
Notable FeaturesHistoric specimen trained since 1916, donated by Takeo Fukuda, and housed at the United States National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Features an exceptionally strong nebari.
Description
This Trident Maple bonsai, on display at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, has been in training since 1916. It features a robust, gnarled trunk with a powerful nebari and dense, well-ramified foliage. The tree was donated by Takeo Fukuda.
