BONSAI TREE OLD COLLECTED SUMO OLIVE in RARE TAISHO ERA-KINKA TOKONAME POT. Height: Tree height from the soil line to the top of the apex is 10.5. Trunk Diameter: The trunk Dia, is approximately 5.5 above base. Nebari (Root Spread): Tree has several exposed Roots at base showing 9. Age: Approx 74 years old. Has been in training for many years, but recently cut back drastically. The olive tree is surely the richest gift of Heaven. When it comes to classic bonsai display, a very fine old tree deserves a very old pot. In this case, we decided to outdo ourselves by pairing the tree with a pot that is a bit older in age. The 100 year old (pre-Yamaaki Akitsuga) Tokoname bonsai pot was made during the Taisho era of Japan. The old potters name who created this piece was Katoaka Akitsuga (pronounced Kinka). He was also the person who in 1928 founded the great Yamaaki kiln in city of Tokoname, Japan. We normally clean our pot with simple soap and water and then condition with walnut oil, but in this case we decided to leave the pot untouched due to the patina that is found throughout the old pot. The patina on the pot is fabulous and has started to glow with age. The pot does have a very small chip on the back side of the pots lip that is also covered with patina so it is probably a very old chip. By nature, hollow trunk trees give an impression of enduring power and with the timeless history of the Olive, the trees composition adds to an already impressive bonsai. The Olive tree has always been regarded as a symbol of life and peace. There is a majestic beauty in this tree that the viewer can admire for hours. The resilient ability of the Olive is one of the many reasons why I love this plant. The tree is believed to live beyond 2000 years. The Olives from the. Are actually still alive today. I find that the branch structure of this tree works well in this mature little bonsai. Along with the proper spacing of the branches, the tiny leaves add a realistic harmony to this small giant. The only drawback with owning an olive is that the tree is a very slow grower. The reason this tree shows good age in the trunk area is because it is old, there are no tricks around showing an old gnarled trunk on an olive! On a side note. Ive noticed that not too many sellers talk or write about things that should be done after you receive your tree so I will give you my two cents worth. When you receive your tree unpack it carefully. Cut the tape and plastic wrap from the pot and the branches if applicable. Secondly give the tree a good watering and then put the tree in a partially shaded spot for a few days to allow it to adjust. After several days of adjustment your new bonsai can be reintroduced to bright sun. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to fire off a message. The item “BONSAI TREE OLD COLLECTED SUMO OLIVE in RARE TAISHO ERA-KINKA TOKONAME POT” is in sale since Tuesday, April 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Plants, Seeds & Bulbs\Plants & Seedlings\Bonsai”. The seller is “bonsaihut” and is located in Mission Hills, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Brand: Bonsai
- Model: Bonsai
- MPN: Bonsai
Tags: bonsai, collected, era-kinka, olive, rare, sumo, taisho, tokoname, tree
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