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Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Botanical family : CupressaceaeBald Cypress, tall with root flair
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). Acquisition Date : 8/9/25
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United States
Indiana
Dfa
Continental climate with a hot summer, without dry season
Climate with hot and often humid summers, and cold winters. It experiences a strong temperature variation between seasons.

Bunjingi
The Bunjingi style
Literati style

The Bunjingi style, also known as literati bonsai, is an artistic and unconventional style in bonsai. It is characterized by a sinuous and twisting trunk that evokes the image of a tree that has grown in difficult conditions and survived the elements. The trunk may have unique curves and twists, giving the tree a very distinctive appearance.
The branches of the Bunjingi bonsai are often irregular, creating a disordered and natural look. They may be inclined in different directions, contributing to the artistic aspect of the tree. The leaves or needles are generally small and may be unevenly arranged along the branches.
This style may also involve exposing some roots, which adds to the wild and artistic aspect of the Bunjingi bonsai. The overall appearance of the tree evokes a sense of ruggedness and mystery.
Acquisition Date : 8/9/25 (1 year)
Source of acquisition : Abel's Nursery
Owner's note :
Taxodium Distichum (Bald Cypress, southern-cypress, swamp-cypress, red-cypress, yellow-cypress, white-cypress, tidewater red-cypress,
gulf-cypress). a deciduous conifer native to South Eastern United States.
Bald cypress is a gymnosperm and produces a round cone up to an inch in diameter. complete defoliation over winter. often develops trunk wings and root knees.
purchased from Abel nursery September 2025. 6' tall, 3" wide at base
transferred out of nursery pot 03/2026. root ball was untangled. some root trimming was required, but kept to minimum. larger roots flayed out and elevated to promote knee development. wire girdle was applied just below major flayed roots to layer nebari. Nursery soil organic soil was mixed with bonsai soil.
Location : Near parking lot