Japanese Plum Bonsai
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Shunman" class="extiw" title="w:en:Shunman"><span title="ukiyo-e artist and painter during the Edo period of Japan. (1757-1820)">Kubo Shunman</span></a></bdi> (CC0)
NameJapanese Plum Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Plum
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, aged, thick base
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThis bonsai is depicted in a historical Japanese woodblock print from 1796, offering a glimpse into early bonsai cultivation and aesthetics. Its bare branches emphasize the tree's structural beauty.
Description
This illustration depicts a leafless Japanese Plum bonsai, showcasing its intricate branch structure and aged trunk. The tree is presented in a simple round pot on a wooden bench, highlighting its elegant winter silhouette.
