Sandai Shogun Japanese Pine Bonsai
Image: 晨亭会 (Shintei Kai) (Public domain)
NameSandai Shogun Japanese Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)350
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, aged bark, tapered
Foliage TypeNeedle-like
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityExcellent
Notable FeaturesHistoric specimen, known as "Sandai Shogun" or "Tokugawa Iemitsu no Matsu", presented to the Imperial Palace in 1938.
Description
This historic Japanese Black Pine bonsai, known as "Sandai Shogun" or "Tokugawa Iemitsu no Matsu," features a thick, gnarled trunk and dense needle foliage. It was presented to the Imperial Palace in 1938, signifying its profound cultural and historical importance.
