Japanese Black Pine Informal Upright Bonsai
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Hyppolyte_de_Saint-Rambert" title="User:Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert">Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert</a> (CC BY 4.0)
NameJapanese Black Pine Informal Upright Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, fissured bark, taper, deadwood (shari/jin)
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThe impressive, aged trunk with its dramatic curves and textured bark is the primary feature. The well-ramified branch structure and dense foliage pads also contribute to its mature appearance.
Description
This robust Japanese Black Pine bonsai showcases a powerful, gnarled trunk with deeply fissured bark, characteristic of its age. Its informal upright style features a dramatic curve in the lower trunk, leading to a dense canopy of dark green needles. The tree is presented in a classic unglazed ceramic pot, emphasizing its traditional aesthetic.
