Japanese Flowering Bonsai (Depicted on Inro)
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NameJapanese Flowering Bonsai (Depicted on Inro)
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot / Japanese Plum
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgently curved, slender, well-ramified branches
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitystable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDepicted on a historical Japanese inro, showcasing traditional bonsai aesthetics; presented on a decorative stand.
Description
This delicate bonsai, depicted on a Japanese inro from the early 19th century, showcases a flowering deciduous tree with intricate, spreading branches. It is presented in a shallow rectangular pot, resting on a decorative stand, highlighting its artistic cultivation and the reverence for nature in Japanese art.
