Poplar Stonecrop Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
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NamePoplar Stonecrop Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
Species NameSedum populneum
Common NamePoplar Stonecrop
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)30
Container TypeShallow oval ceramic tray with a large moss-covered rock as the primary growing medium/support.
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, textured bark, roots clinging to rock
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent root-over-rock style with a large, moss-covered rock. The use of Sedum populneum, a less common species for traditional bonsai, adds to its distinctiveness.
Description
This unique bonsai features a Sedum populneum specimen growing in a dramatic root-over-rock style. Its gnarled trunk and branches emerge from a large, moss-covered rock, creating a miniature landscape. The small, lobed green leaves provide a delicate canopy over the rugged base.
