Japanese Pine Festive Bonsai
Image: Ikeda, Eisen, 1790-1848, artist (Public domain)
NameJapanese Pine Festive Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeceremonial stand
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresgnarled, thick, deadwood (jin)
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesDepicted in an 1820 Japanese woodcut print as part of a Sanpoukazari festive arrangement, symbolizing good fortune and longevity. Features prominent deadwood (jin) and a highly stylized, gnarled trunk, accompanied by symbolic elements like citrus fruits and a lobster.
Description
This is a stylized depiction of a Japanese Black Pine, part of a traditional festive arrangement (Sanpoukazari) from an 1820 woodcut print. The tree features a thick, gnarled trunk with prominent deadwood (jin) and dense, needle-like foliage, embodying longevity and good fortune.
