Japanese Apricot (Ume) Bonsai with Winter Buds
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NameJapanese Apricot (Ume) Bonsai with Winter Buds
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typenot visible
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, aged bark, thick trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant pink flower buds, indicating an early winter or spring bloom, and a highly textured, aged trunk.
Description
This bonsai features a thick, gnarled trunk with dark, aged bark, characteristic of a mature specimen. Its bare branches are adorned with numerous vibrant pink flower buds, signaling the approach of spring.
