Shishigashira Maple Bonsai
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NameShishigashira Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Common NameShishigashira Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typeglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, textured bark, good taper
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesDistinctive crinkled 'Shishigashira' foliage, strong and well-developed nebari, dense ramification.
Description
This robust Shishigashira Maple bonsai displays its characteristic crinkled, deeply lobed green foliage, forming a dense, rounded canopy. It features a strong, tapering trunk with an excellent nebari, indicating significant age and careful cultivation. The tree is presented in a rectangular, glazed ceramic pot.
