Japanese Black Pine Bonsai
Image: <p>Adolfo Farsari (1841 - 1898) </p> HDR Photographs by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Esby" title="User:Esby">Esby</a> (<a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Esby" title="User talk:Esby">talk</a>) (Public domain)
NameJapanese Black Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot with feet
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresstrong taper, visible bark texture, gentle curves
Foliage Typeconiferous
Height (cm)65
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThis bonsai is part of a historically significant painted photograph from Japan, dating before 1886, offering a rare glimpse into early Japanese bonsai cultivation and display practices.
Description
This mature Japanese Black Pine bonsai exhibits a classic informal-upright style with a gracefully curved trunk and well-defined branch pads. Its robust structure and aged appearance suggest many years of careful cultivation, showcasing excellent ramification.
