Pemphis acidula Bonsai
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NamePemphis acidula Bonsai
Species NamePemphis acidula
Common NameBonsai Tea Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurestextured bark, gnarled trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesHigh estimated value (over $8,900 USD), indicating significant age and expert cultivation. This specimen is being worked on by an artist at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention.
Description
This high-value tropical bonsai features dense, small, oval-elliptic green foliage, suggesting a well-established specimen. The tree is being meticulously worked on by an artist, indicating ongoing refinement and expert care. Its substantial estimated value points to decades of dedicated cultivation.
