Shunkaen Courtyard Conifer Bonsai
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NameShunkaen Courtyard Conifer Bonsai
Species NamePinus parviflora
Common NameJapanese White Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container TypeRectangular unglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesTaper, Textured bark
Foliage TypeConiferous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityExcellent
Notable FeaturesCentrally displayed in the main courtyard of the renowned Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, indicating its status as a significant specimen.
Description
This mature informal-upright conifer bonsai, likely a Japanese White Pine, is a prominent display piece in the central courtyard of the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum. It exhibits a well-structured canopy and a sturdy, tapering trunk, indicative of significant age and expert cultivation. Its placement suggests it is a specimen of high regard within the collection.
