Pemphis Acidula Bonsai with Extensive Deadwood
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NamePemphis Acidula Bonsai with Extensive Deadwood
Species NamePemphis acidula
Common NamePemphis
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typeceramic bonsai pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresdeadwood, gnarled trunk, thick trunk
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtensive and well-preserved deadwood, high estimated value, being worked on by an artist at a convention.
Description
This Pemphis acidula bonsai showcases a dramatic, gnarled trunk with extensive white deadwood (jin and shari), contrasting beautifully with the reddish-brown living veins. Its dense, small green foliage forms compact pads, reflecting years of meticulous training and refinement. The specimen's rugged beauty and intricate details highlight its significant age and artistic development.
