Roan Mountain Shimpaku Juniper Saikei
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NameRoan Mountain Shimpaku Juniper Saikei
Species NameJuniperus chinensis sargentii
Common NameShimpaku Juniper
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typecustom rock landscape base
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, mostly obscured by foliage and ground cover
Foliage Typescale-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitymostly obscured by ground cover
Notable FeaturesA meticulously crafted Saikei (living landscape) composition, evoking a natural mountain environment with multiple trees and ground cover on a custom rock formation.
Description
This is a Saikei (living landscape) composition named 'Roan Mountain', featuring multiple Shimpaku Juniper trees arranged on a custom rock base. The trees are surrounded by lush ground cover and moss, creating a miniature mountain scene.
