Japanese Maple 'Kiyo-hime' Root-over-Rock Bonsai
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NameJapanese Maple 'Kiyo-hime' Root-over-Rock Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum
Common NameJapanese Maple
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)61
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-trunk, gnarled, roots over rock
Foliage TypeDeciduous, lobed
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesCultivar 'Kiyo-hime', long training history since 1946, displayed at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, donated by Akiko Matsudaira.
Description
This exquisite Japanese Maple 'Kiyo-hime' bonsai, trained since 1946, showcases a mature root-over-rock style with multiple trunks. It was donated by Akiko Matsudaira and is displayed at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the United States National Arboretum.
