
Refined Juniper Bonsai
Image: Ron Frazier (CC BY 2.0)
NameRefined Juniper Bonsai
Species NameJuniperus chinensis
Common NameChinese Juniper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, curved trunk, shari
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesProminent deadwood (shari) running along the trunk, enhancing its aged appearance and artistic character.
Description
This mature Juniper bonsai features a robust, curving trunk with prominent deadwood (shari) that contrasts beautifully with its dense, green scale-like foliage. It is meticulously styled and presented in a reddish-brown rectangular ceramic pot, showcasing a well-established and artistic form.




