Scots Pine Penjing
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NameScots Pine Penjing
Species NamePinus sylvestris
Common NameScots Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, curved trunk, flaky bark, reddish bark
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesCreated by Cheng Xiao Hua, displayed at Montreal Botanical Garden. Features a distinctive curving trunk and dense, mature foliage.
Description
This mature Scots Pine penjing features a robust, curving trunk with characteristic reddish, flaky bark. Its dense, well-ramified canopy displays healthy green needles and small developing cones. The tree is presented in a rectangular ceramic pot, showcasing a well-developed nebari.
