Philippine Tea Tree Bonsai with Dramatic Deadwood
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NamePhilippine Tea Tree Bonsai with Dramatic Deadwood
Species NamePremna microphylla
Common NamePhilippine Tea Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresdeadwood, twisted trunk, thick trunk, gnarled bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)65
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtensive and well-preserved deadwood (shari and jin) on a dramatically twisted trunk; awarded a bronze medal at a bonsai exhibition.
Description
This mature Philippine Tea Tree bonsai features a dramatically twisted trunk with extensive, bleached deadwood (shari and jin). Its dense, small-leaved canopy is well-ramified, creating a balanced and powerful composition. The tree was awarded a bronze medal at the 4th PBSI Bulacan Chapter Exhibition in 2013.
