Japanese White Pine ‘Kokonoe’ – Grace in Kinship, Strength in Flow
Origin: Japan
Variety: Kokonoe – prized for short needles and compact growth
Style: Shakan (Slanting), Twin-Trunk
Tree Dimensions (height x width x depth) without pot): 70 x 93 x 50 cm
Nebari: 29 cm
Trunk Diameter: 13 cm (Mother trunk)
Pot: Currently broken in two parts
Highlights:
Twin Trunks – A Mother’s Graceful Watch
This Kokonoe Japanese White Pine features a compelling twin-trunk composition in the shakan (slanting) style. The dominant mother trunk leans with poise and intention, while a smaller daughter trunk nestles closely beneath—sheltered yet distinct. Together, they create a moving image of protection, strength, and familial harmony.
Majestic Nebari – The Power of Foundation
The 29 cm nebari spreads with confidence, flaring outward like the roots of an ancient mountain pine. Its firm, radiating base grounds the flowing slant of the composition above, offering visual weight and timeless stability.
Flowing Trunk Line – Movement with Meaning
The main trunk, at 13 cm in diameter, conveys strength with elegance. It flows diagonally with quiet authority, softened by subtle curves and complemented by the daughter trunk’s upward gesture. This contrast creates depth and emotional rhythm—like a visual poem carved by wind and time.
Delicate Needles – Kokonoe Refinement
The signature of the Kokonoe variety is its fine, short needles—dense, bright, and highly compact. They form tight foliage pads that frame the trunks beautifully, enhancing the tree’s refined silhouette without overwhelming its structure.
Year-Round Storytelling
In every season, this White Pine reveals new dimensions. In summer, its vibrant needles dance with light; in winter, the silhouettes of the trunks and nebari take center stage, telling their silent story through contrast and line.
Broken Pot – A Vessel in Transition
The current pot—now broken into two pieces—served its role well but stands as a quiet reminder of impermanence. The tree awaits a new container worthy of its grace and history, offering the next caretaker an opportunity to complete the vision.
A Bonsai of Bond and Balance
This Kokonoe Japanese White Pine expresses more than form—it captures relationship, resilience, and refined artistry. With its powerful base, flowing shakan line, and intimate twin-trunk design, it stands as a living metaphor of protection and growth.
Perfect for: Collectors who seek not only refined technique and quality, but also trees with emotional resonance and poetic structure. A deeply expressive addition to any serious bonsai collection.
