Japanese Pine Bonsai on a Boat
Image: <div class="fn value"> Katsushika Hokusai</div> (Public domain)
NameJapanese Pine Bonsai on a Boat
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typeshallow oval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gently curved
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesDepicted in a historical Japanese woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, dating between 1808 and 1812, showcasing its appreciation as a portable art form.
Description
This compact conifer bonsai features dense, needle-like foliage and a gently curved trunk, characteristic of the informal-upright style. It is presented in a shallow, dark oval pot on a low table, suggesting a mature and well-maintained specimen. The bonsai is depicted as an object of enjoyment aboard a boat on the Sumida River.
