Japanese Black Pine Bonsai
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NameJapanese Black Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)150
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesThick trunk, Fissured bark, Gnarled
Foliage TypeNeedle-like evergreen
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityExcellent, well-developed and spreading
Notable FeaturesImpressive age and trunk girth, meticulously shaped tiered foliage pads, displayed in a traditional Japanese temple setting.
Description
This venerable Japanese Black Pine bonsai showcases a robust, gnarled trunk with deeply fissured bark, supporting a dense canopy of tiered, dark green needles. Its impressive age and refined structure are evident in the well-developed nebari and meticulously shaped foliage pads, reflecting decades of expert cultivation.
