Japanese Red Pine Bonsai
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NameJapanese Red Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus densiflora
Common NameJapanese Red Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)75
Container Typeunglazed rectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick_trunk, gnarled_bark, fissured_bark, taper
Foliage Typeneedles
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThis specimen, raised from seed in 1950, is a testament to long-term bonsai cultivation, displayed prominently at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Its impressive age and well-developed structure are particularly noteworthy.
Description
This mature Japanese Red Pine bonsai features a robust, gnarled trunk with deeply fissured bark, showcasing significant age and character. Its strong nebari spreads widely at the base, anchoring the tree firmly in its rectangular ceramic pot. The dense, green pine needles form a well-structured canopy, indicative of careful cultivation over many decades.
