Starting Year: 2015;
Provenance: Piemonte, Italy;
Container: Terracotta Pot;
Source: Collected.

Style: Shakan;
Height: 77cm (Pot Included);
Nebari: 9cm;
Estimated Age: 50 years old.

Available for vision and purchase at Bonsaigers’ Garden, Eupilio (CO), Italy.

This Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) stands with quiet dignity, its textured bark flaking in warm tones of red and gray, a hallmark of the species that speaks of age and endurance. Along its lower trunk, a striking shari runs like a scar of survival, contrasting beautifully with the living veins of bark beside it. This natural feature tells a story of struggle and persistence, elevating the tree into a piece of living history.

The canopy extends diagonally, following the flow of the trunk, giving the composition both movement and grace. Within the lower section of the foliage lies a captivating detail: three branches arranged in a naturally harmonious way, forming a unique, organic rhythm that feels untouched by human hands. This naturalistic element lends authenticity, as if the tree had been shaped solely by wind, sun, and time.

The Pinus sylvestris is cherished in bonsai for its rugged character, refined needles, and capacity for deadwood features. In this specimen, the balance between the powerful shari, the textured bark, and the expressive branching already establishes a profound sense of maturity.

It embodies Mauro’s vision of bonsai as reflections of nature—scars and vitality existing side by side, beauty arising from imperfection. This Scots pine is not only raw material; it is already a story in itself, waiting for the next chapter to be written by a sensitive hand.