Japanese Apricot Bonsai
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NameJapanese Apricot Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)35
Container TypeGlazed ceramic rectangular pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, textured, thick base
Foliage TypeDeciduous, variegated broadleaf
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesVariegated foliage; part of a museum collection; culturally significant as one of the 'three friends of winter' (along with pine and bamboo).
Description
This Japanese Apricot bonsai features a sturdy, gnarled trunk and distinctive variegated foliage with green and yellow hues. It is presented in an elegant blue rectangular pot, showcasing its mature and well-developed form. The tree is part of the collection at the Musée des arts asiatiques in Nice.
