White Flowering Japanese Plum Bonsai
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NameWhite Flowering Japanese Plum Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Plum
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)120
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled bark, textured, taper, deadwood (shari)
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)140
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant white flowers, very old and textured trunk, impressive nebari, displayed alongside a traditional Japanese statue.
Description
This venerable Japanese Plum bonsai showcases a thick, gnarled trunk with excellent nebari, supporting a dense canopy of delicate white blossoms. Its aged appearance and intricate branch structure are characteristic of a well-maintained specimen, presented in a traditional unglazed pot, likely displayed during a 'Bonbai' exhibition.
