Mature Chinese Banyan Bonsai
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161031001356/http://www.panoramio.com/user/6452510?with_photo_id=129169470">lienyuan lee</a> (CC BY 3.0)
NameMature Chinese Banyan Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeoval unglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, good taper, well-developed nebari
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesImpressive trunk girth and dense, well-ramified canopy.
Description
This is a mature, broadleaf evergreen bonsai featuring a thick, gnarled trunk with excellent taper and a well-developed nebari. Its dense, rounded canopy is meticulously shaped, showcasing years of dedicated cultivation. The specimen is displayed in a traditional unglazed ceramic pot on a wooden stand within a classical Asian courtyard.
