Japanese Pine Bonsai in Ukiyo-e Print
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NameJapanese Pine Bonsai in Ukiyo-e Print
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typedeep, round, decorated ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, good taper, curved trunk
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesDepicted in a historical Japanese Ukiyo-e print by Utamaro, illustrating bonsai cultivation in the late 18th century.
Description
This exquisite bonsai, depicted in a late 18th-century Ukiyo-e print, features a robust, well-tapered trunk and dense, dark green foliage. Its informal-upright style showcases a graceful, curving trunk line. The tree is presented in a decorative, deep ceramic pot, suggesting a cherished specimen.
