Kenshin Tōge Yew Bonsai
Image: Order of the Rose (薔薇騎士団) (CC BY 4.0)
NameKenshin Tōge Yew Bonsai
Species NameTaxus cuspidata
Common NameJapanese Yew
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)800
Container Typeunglazed ceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresdeadwood, gnarled, thick, twisted
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesExtreme age (800 years), historical provenance (said to be presented by Kenshin Uesugi), and extensive natural deadwood.
Description
This ancient 800-year-old Japanese Yew bonsai, named "Kenshin Tōge," features a massive, gnarled trunk with significant deadwood and a dense, broad canopy. Its historical significance is tied to Kenshin Uesugi, who is said to have presented it.
