Silver Birch Bonsai
Image: pheezy (by)
NameSilver Birch Bonsai
Species NameBetula pendula
Common NameSilver Birch
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)47
Container Typeshallow wooden slab or tray
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featureswhite peeling bark, dark fissures, multi-trunk (low split)
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood, well-established but mostly covered by moss
Notable FeaturesStriking white bark, thick moss carpet, mature trunk development.
Description
This 47-year-old Silver Birch bonsai features striking white, peeling bark with dark fissures, characteristic of the species. Its robust trunk emerges from a thick, vibrant green moss carpet, creating a serene and naturalistic display. The composition highlights the tree's mature bark texture and the lush ground cover.
