Japanese Apricot Bonsai
Image: 長浜盆梅展 (Public domain)
NameJapanese Apricot Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, tapering
Foliage TypeDeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityExcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant white blossoms, aged trunk, traditional exhibition display.
Description
This mature Japanese Apricot bonsai showcases a sturdy, textured trunk with a well-developed nebari, supporting a profusion of delicate white blossoms. Its elegant form and abundant flowering are characteristic of a well-cultivated specimen, displayed in a traditional Japanese setting.
