Mature Philippine Tea Tree Bonsai
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:SJasminum" title="User:SJasminum">SJasminum</a> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameMature Philippine Tea Tree Bonsai
Species NamePremna microphylla
Common NamePhilippine Tea Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, textured bark, tapering
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)90
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesIts substantial size and age, the high estimated value (₱500,000.00 – worth $8,980.69 or even double), and its display and active styling at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention.
Description
This impressive, large-scale bonsai, likely a Philippine Tea Tree, is captured during a styling session at a convention. It exhibits a robust, gnarled trunk and a dense canopy of vibrant green foliage, indicative of many years of careful cultivation and refinement. The tree's significant age and artistic quality are evident in its overall structure and health.
