Kenrokuen Kiku-zakura | Small Rare Cherry Blossom Bonsai

Rare cherry blossom variety: Kenrokuen Kiku-zakura (Sato-zakura). Each flower can bloom for 1.5 months, with Kiku-zakura petals numbering between 100 and 300. In Taiwan, it typically blooms in late April, and over 2-3 years, it will show a distinct two-stage blooming phase. Japanese references describe mature specimens as having a three-stage blooming change. The designer has cultivated this for two years, having shaped it multiple times. It features a low graft point and a curved, wind-swept tree form, with the graft point positioned at the soil level to create a natural base appearance. Over the next few years, the scion will grow to cover the graft point, eventually resembling an ungrafted original plant. /In Stock/ Photos 1-7, taken on October 24, 2026. This is a one-of-a-kind piece. A rare cherry blossom variety with relatively steady growth. Cultivated locally for three years in a wind-swept style. Having passed through summer dormancy, it is now entering an autumn phase of dense new foliage. The plant is more stable, and its blooming will more closely resemble the reference guides. The new branches are the flowering stems for the coming year. Photo 9 | Kenrokuen Kiku-zakura reference guide and information. Photo 10 | From left to right: Matsumae Hanagasa-zakura, Shiro-Yoshino cherry, and Kurama Kanzan-zakura. Date taken: April 11, 2025. With the significant climate changes in recent years, tracking the peak blooming dates of plum and cherry blossoms domestically and abroad has become quite a challenge. Having a small bonsai in your hands to admire closely and enjoy its fragrance is a truly relaxing experience. A fragrant variety, its scent has even awakened the designer's sense of smell. Cherry and plum trees are heavy feeders. Beyond applying the standard long-acting Osmocote fertilizer, /Designer Recommendation/ Please use commercially available plant nutrients and refer to the care card included in the box. These act as nutritional supplements for the plants. Japanese flowering and fruit-bearing plants require higher nutrient levels than locally produced plants. To achieve high-quality flowering and a 2-6 month fruit-bearing period, weekly application is recommended. /Difficulty Level/ ★★★☆☆ /Fertilizer Requirement/ ★★★★☆ /Disease Sensitivity/ ★★★☆☆ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunlight | 5+ hours of sunlight suggested. The sunlight must directly touch the plant. Watering | While enjoying the beauty of the plant, please ensure daily scheduled watering. Soil Medium | Japanese granular soil - Akadama soil. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A therapeutic small-leaf bonsai for micro-landscapes. Each plant has a unique direction and flow of growth, making uniform design impossible. Every plant is one-of-a-kind.