This 16-year-old Willow Leaf Bonsai (Ficus nerifolia/salicaria) is a mature, character-rich tree with beautiful aged bark and an impressive structure. The trunk base measures just under 2 inches, giving the tree a powerful presence, while the overall height of about 15 inches makes it perfect for medium-size bonsai displays.

If you zoom into the bark, you’ll see deep texture, natural aging, and subtle color variations—traits that only develop after many years of growth and careful care. This tree has been allowed to grow out and rebuild strength during the last growing season, resulting in dense foliage, strong roots, and balanced vigor.

With this health behind it, the tree is now ready for advanced styling, including defoliation, pad formation, and branch ramification this upcoming summer. Willow Leaf Ficus respond extremely well to refinement, and this specimen has the foundation to become a highly detailed bonsai.

It is planted in an unglazed Chinese bonsai pot filled with a premium soil blend of akadama, pumice, and lava rock—a fast-draining mix ideal for ficus development, root refinement, and consistent summer growth.

Tree Details
• Species: Willow Leaf Ficus (Ficus salicaria / nerifolia)
• Age: ~16 years
• Height: ~15 inches
• Nebari: Just under 2 inches thick
• Mature, textured bark with visible age
• Grown out for strength last season
• Ready for defoliation, ramification, and detailed styling
• Planted in an unglazed Chinese bonsai pot
• Bonsai soil mix: akadama, pumice, lava rock

Why Willow Leaf Ficus?
• Responds exceptionally well to pruning and ramification
• Can be defoliated to create fine branch detail
• Strong, fast grower—ideal for beginners and experienced artists
• Beautiful narrow leaves that reduce naturally
• Thrives indoors in bright light or outdoors in warm climates

This is a true mature bonsai with years of development already behind it—perfect for collectors and artists ready to take it to the next stage of refinement.