Japanese Apricot Bonsai with Embedded Rock
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NameJapanese Apricot Bonsai with Embedded Rock
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, thick, aged bark, rock embedded
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThe unique rock embedded within the trunk, the extremely thick and gnarled trunk, and the vibrant moss carpet covering the soil.
Description
This ancient Japanese Apricot bonsai features a remarkably thick, gnarled trunk with an intriguing rock embedded within its structure. Lush green moss covers the soil surface, complementing the tree's vibrant yellow autumn foliage.
