Massive Chinese Banyan Bonsai
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NameMassive Chinese Banyan Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, tapered, fused roots
Foliage TypeEvergreen
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesAwarded 'Silver Award' at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention. Features an exceptionally massive and ancient-looking trunk with superb ramification.
Description
This impressive Ficus microcarpa bonsai features an exceptionally thick, gnarled trunk with significant taper and a broad, dense canopy. Its powerful nebari and intricate branch structure showcase decades of meticulous cultivation, earning it a Silver Award at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention.
