Japanese Black Pine Bonsai with Exposed Roots
Image: <div class="fn value"> Katsushika Hokusai; Katsushika Hokusai died 1849-05-10; Toshigaki Maharu</div> (Public domain)
NameJapanese Black Pine Bonsai with Exposed Roots
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeporcelain pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresexposed roots, textured bark
Foliage Typeneedles
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent, artistic exposed root system; depicted in a historical Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai, alongside a flowering Fukujuso plant.
Description
This specimen features a robust pine tree with a gently curving trunk and dense, dark green needle foliage. Its most striking characteristic is the prominent, exposed root system, which adds to its ancient appearance. It is planted in a decorative blue-and-white porcelain pot, alongside a flowering Fukujuso plant.
