Refined Chinese Juniper Bonsai
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NameRefined Chinese Juniper Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresdeadwood (jin and shari), gnarled, thick
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtensive and well-developed deadwood (jin and shari), highly refined foliage pads, being worked on during a live demonstration at a major bonsai convention.
Description
This is a mature Juniper bonsai featuring a thick, gnarled trunk with extensive deadwood, including prominent jin and shari, giving it an ancient appearance. The dense, scale-like foliage is meticulously shaped into distinct pads, characteristic of a highly refined specimen. It is currently undergoing refinement work during a live demonstration at a bonsai convention.
