Japanese Black Pine Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Keisai_Eisen" class="extiw" title="w:en:Keisai Eisen"><span title="Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print artist">Keisai Eisen</span></a></bdi> (CC0)
NameJapanese Black Pine Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, aged bark, exposed roots
Foliage Typeconiferous
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent, strongly integrated with rock formation
Notable FeaturesProminent root-over-rock styling, highly gnarled trunk, depicted in a 19th-century Japanese print.
Description
This exquisite bonsai features a gnarled and twisted trunk, characteristic of an aged pine, with its roots firmly embracing a prominent rock formation. The dense, needle-like foliage is meticulously shaped into distinct pads, creating a classic silhouette. It is presented in a decorative, round ceramic pot, highlighting its traditional Japanese aesthetic.
