Refined Premna Bonsai with Deadwood
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NameRefined Premna Bonsai with Deadwood
Species NamePremna microphylla
Common NameTropical Green Chaste Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, tapering, deadwood (jin/shari), curved trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThe striking deadwood elements, the dense and well-ramified foliage, and its status as a highly valued specimen from the Philippine Bonsai Society Inc.
Description
This is a highly refined tropical bonsai featuring a mature, thick trunk with prominent deadwood (jin and shari). The tree exhibits dense, small foliage and a well-developed nebari, currently undergoing meticulous refinement by a bonsai artist. Its significant age and artistic quality contribute to its high valuation.
