Pitch Pine Bonsai
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NamePitch Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus rigida
Common NamePitch Pine
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typerectangular plastic training pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurestwisted, heavily wired, rough bark, tapering
Foliage Typelong needles, evergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydeveloping
Notable FeaturesWild collected specimen, extensive wiring for styling, strong movement in trunk and branches, characteristic long needles of Pitch Pine.
Description
This Pitch Pine bonsai, collected from the wild, is currently undergoing intensive training, evidenced by the extensive wiring on its trunk and branches. The tree exhibits a strong slanting style with a dynamic, twisted trunk and long, vibrant green needles. Its robust nebari suggests a mature specimen with significant character.
