Large Exhibition Ficus Bonsai
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NameLarge Exhibition Ficus Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, aerial roots
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesImpressive size and age, prominent aerial roots, and a very mature, well-ramified canopy, making it a centerpiece exhibition specimen.
Description
This is a magnificent, very large Ficus bonsai, likely a Chinese Banyan, displayed at a mall exhibit. It features a remarkably thick, gnarled trunk with visible aerial roots and a broad, well-developed canopy, showcasing decades of meticulous cultivation.
