John Naka's Goshin Forest Bonsai
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NameJohn Naka's Goshin Forest Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis 'Foemina'
Common NameFoemina Juniper
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, aged bark, deadwood (jin/shari), moss growth
Foliage Typeconiferous
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesThis is a world-renowned masterpiece created by John Naka, displayed at the U.S. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. It features eleven Foemina Junipers arranged to evoke a natural forest, with prominent deadwood elements and a meticulously maintained moss ground cover.
Description
This is a detailed view of John Naka's iconic Goshin, a forest planting featuring multiple Foemina Junipers. The composition showcases a dense grouping of trees with aged, textured bark, some displaying natural deadwood, all set within a lush carpet of moss.
