Japanese Holly Informal Upright Bonsai
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NameJapanese Holly Informal Upright Bonsai
Species NameIlex crenata
Common NameJapanese Holly
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)45
Container Typeglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, good taper, mature bark
Foliage Typesmall, evergreen, broadleaf
Height (cm)48
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesStrong trunk movement, well-defined foliage pads, and a healthy moss cover on the soil surface.
Description
This Japanese Holly bonsai features a gracefully curving trunk that rises from a well-established nebari. Its dense, small evergreen foliage is arranged in distinct pads, creating a mature and balanced canopy. The specimen is presented in a glazed oval ceramic pot, highlighting its refined structure.
