Stewartia monadelpha – Elegant Flowering Bonsai with Twin Trunk Style (Sokan)
Style: Sokan (Twin Trunk)
Tree Dimensions (height x width x depth) without pot: 57 x 70 x 55 cm
Pot (lxwxh): 52,5 x 42,5 x 11,2 cm (Canton)
Trunk Diameters: 13 cm / Nebari: 33 cm
Highlights:
Elegant Twin Trunk Design – A graceful example of the sokan (twin trunk) style, with natural asymmetry and harmony between the two trunks, symbolizing familial or generational connection in bonsai tradition.
Flowering Beauty – Stewartia is renowned for its delicate, camellia-like white blossoms that appear in early summer, offering seasonal interest and refinement.
Exquisite Bark Character – The bark exfoliates in soft, cinnamon and cream-colored flakes, revealing a patchwork of tones that adds year-round textural beauty and natural age.
Refined Branch Structure – Well-distributed branches on both trunks form a balanced silhouette, with room for further development of ramification and detail.
Seasonal Interest All Year – From the summer flowers to the fiery autumn foliage and striking winter silhouette with patterned bark, this tree offers visual richness across all four seasons.
This Stewartia is a refined and poetic bonsai that offers subtle strength and quiet beauty. Its twin trunk form, elegant flowering, and four-season interest make it a standout addition to any refined bonsai collection. A tree that tells a story—and rewards care with seasonal transformation and charm.
Perfect for: Collectors who value flowering bonsai with strong year-round presence and a touch of classical Japanese elegance.
