Japanese Hawthorn Bonsai
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NameJapanese Hawthorn Bonsai
Species NameCrataegus cuneata
Common NameJapanese Hawthorn
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typeunglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, tapering, thick bark
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThe prominent S-curve of the trunk and its aged, textured bark are particularly striking, contributing to the tree's sense of age and character.
Description
This mature Japanese Hawthorn bonsai features a dramatically twisted, gnarled trunk that rises to a dense, rounded canopy of small, lobed leaves. Its well-developed nebari anchors the tree in a shallow, unglazed pot, showcasing decades of careful cultivation.
