Slanting Chinese Elm Bonsai
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NameSlanting Chinese Elm Bonsai
Species NameUlmus parvifolia
Common NameChinese Elm
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeround unglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, tapered, leaning
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesIntegrated into a larger Penjing rock landscape display, emphasizing the naturalistic aesthetic of Chinese garden art.
Description
This small deciduous bonsai features a distinct slanting trunk with light-colored, relatively smooth bark. Its delicate branches extend primarily in the direction of the lean, showcasing a classic slanting style. The tree is presented in a simple round pot as part of a larger Penjing rock landscape display.
