Trident Maple Root-over-Rock Bonsai
Image: Hannes Grobe (CC BY 3.0)
NameTrident Maple Root-over-Rock Bonsai
Species NameAcer buergerianum
Common NameTrident Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, fissured bark, root-over-rock integration
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent root-over-rock composition with a large, textured rock; mature, thick trunk with well-developed bark.
Description
This mature Trident Maple bonsai features a robust, gnarled trunk that dramatically integrates with a large, textured rock, creating a compelling root-over-rock composition. Its dense, lobed foliage forms a rounded canopy, showcasing years of careful cultivation and artistic shaping.
