Sawara Cypress 'Filifera Nana' Penjing
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NameSawara Cypress 'Filifera Nana' Penjing
Species NameChamaecyparis pisifera
Common NameSawara Cypress
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeOctagonal unglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurescurved, textured bark, tapering
Foliage TypeScale-like (thread-like cultivar)
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesThis Penjing was a gift from the Chinese government and is displayed at the Montreal Botanical Garden. It features the distinctive 'Filifera Nana' cultivar with its stringy, pendulous foliage.
Description
This Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Nana' bonsai, presented as a Penjing, features a gracefully curved trunk with textured, reddish-brown bark. Its delicate, thread-like foliage forms dense pads, creating a mature and serene composition. The specimen is housed in a traditional octagonal ceramic pot.
