Pinus pentaphylla - Pine five needles - 67 cm

Unique specimen bonsai of Pinus Pentaphylla (five-needle pine), an evergreen conifer, highly prized in the bonsai art for its elegant bearing and durability. It has needles grouped in clumps of five, blue-green in color. In spring the new shoots are a bright light green, while in colder seasons the foliage takes on cooler, silvery shades, further increasing the bonsai's appeal. In spring it develops small yellowish male cones and female cones which, over time, develop into small ornamental cones. As it ages, the bark of this species cracks and becomes more and more interesting. The multitrunk, shari style (Sharimiki) has visible jin on the branches and shari on the trunk, giving the plant an appearance of antiquity and strength. This style mixes live and dead wood, emphasising the strength and beauty of the plant. The whole conveys balance, solidity and harmony, with a dynamic line that accompanies the eye from the base to the top of the foliage. Cultivated in a lotus-flower unglazed stoneware pot enhances the rusticity of the trunk and contrasts with the bright green of the needles.