Symplocos chinensis v. pilosa - 62 cm

Bonsai of Symplocos chinensis var. pilosa, a deciduous flowering species, prized for its fine flowering and natural bearing. The leaves, elliptical and slightly undulating, are bright green in spring, medium to deep green in summer, then turn yellow-green or soft yellow in autumn before dropping. During the winter, the plant sheds its leaves, emphasizing the elegant structure of the trunk and branches. In spring, usually between April and May, it produces abundant inflorescences consisting of small white flowers in light, airy panicles. The discreetly scented flowers create a very elegant and natural cloud effect. After flowering, if pollination is carried out correctly, small oval fruits may develop, initially green and later turning blue-purple when ripe. Cultivated in an oval cream glazed stoneware pot, it enhances the green leaves and highlights the purity of the white flowers, creating a delicate but effective contrast.