Japanese Plum Bonsai
Image: <div class="fn value"> Kikugawa Eizan</div> (Public domain)
NameJapanese Plum Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Plum
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, tapering
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityvisible and stable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEarly spring flowering with delicate pink blossoms, historically depicted in a Japanese ukiyo-e print.
Description
This small, delicate bonsai features a gnarled trunk and branches adorned with numerous pink blossoms, indicative of an early spring flowering. It is presented in a simple, round terracotta-colored pot, embodying traditional Japanese aesthetics.
