- Tree Kind:
- Kuro-matsu (Japanese Black Pine)
- Named:
- Scientific name:
- Pinus thunbergii
- Size:
- W:145.0cm x H:125.0cm
- Number:
- A-091
This black pine bonsai has thickly layered bark and a gently curved trunk that give the impression of looking up at a truly large tree. This tree is known to have been cherished by founder of Waseda University, Shigenobu Okuma. A well known bonsai enthusiast, photographic records show large bonsai such as this lined up in his large estate.
Estimated Age: 250 years