Japanese White Pine Tako Zukuri Bonsai
NameJapanese White Pine Tako Zukuri Bonsai
Species NamePinus parviflora
Common NameJapanese White Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeceramic, deep, flared
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, thick, multi-branched, winding
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitystrong, well-developed
Notable FeaturesHistoric photograph from 1899, showcasing the rare and intricate 'tako zukuri' (octopus style) of bonsai, characterized by its unique trunk and branch structure.
Description
This historic bonsai, photographed in 1899, showcases the distinctive 'tako zukuri' or 'octopus style' with its thick, gnarled trunk and widely spreading, winding branches. The tree exhibits dense, well-formed foliage pads characteristic of a mature Japanese White Pine, meticulously trained over many decades.
