Informal Upright Ligustrum Bonsai
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NameInformal Upright Ligustrum Bonsai
Species NameLigustrum sp.
Common NamePrivet Bonsai
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)14
Container Typeoval glazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresgood taper, textured bark, curved trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesProminent surface roots and a healthy, dense foliage pad.
Description
This 14-year-old Ligustrum bonsai displays a classic informal-upright style with a gently curving trunk and a well-developed canopy of small green leaves. It is presented in a cream-colored oval ceramic pot, indicating it is likely a specimen for sale in a garden center.
