Slanting Pine Bonsai with Jin
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NameSlanting Pine Bonsai with Jin
Species NamePinus sp.
Common NamePine
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeunglazed oval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurescurved, rugged bark, jin
Foliage Typeevergreen needles
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesProminent deadwood (jin) on the left side of the trunk and a dramatic slanting form with a horizontally extending canopy.
Description
This mature slanting pine bonsai features a dramatically curved trunk with rugged bark and a prominent jin on its left side. Its dense, evergreen foliage extends horizontally, balancing the strong lean of the trunk. The tree is presented in a shallow, unglazed oval pot, highlighting its established character.
