Manila Palm Bonsai
NameManila Palm Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container TypeUnglazed rectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresdeadwood (jin), mature fissured bark, strong taper
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent deadwood (jin) on the upper trunk, creating visual interest and emphasizing age.
Description
This specimen, despite being misidentified in the metadata as a Manila Palm, is a classic informal-upright Juniper bonsai. It features a robust, curving trunk with excellent deadwood (jin) on the upper right, contrasting beautifully with its dense, scale-like green foliage. The tree exhibits a well-developed nebari and a sense of age and stability.
