Collected Tanuki Buttonwood in a Yixing Ceramic Pot No. 15767

Collected Tanuki Buttonwood Bonsai – Natural Driftwood Fusion

This unique Buttonwood bonsai tells the story of survival and artistry. A collected specimen, it has been styled in the Tanuki (Phoenix Graft) technique, where living Buttonwood is seamlessly fused with a dramatic piece of naturally weathered driftwood. The result is a composition that suggests centuries of age, with fresh green growth emerging from ancient, sun-bleached deadwood.

Why It Stands Out

• Authentic Coastal Character – Buttonwoods (Conocarpus erectus) are native to Florida’s coasts and mangroves, known for their salt tolerance, rugged bark, and expressive growth habit.

• Tanuki Styling – The natural driftwood creates an illusion of great age and hardship, while the live tree provides vibrant contrast with lush foliage.

• Collected Material – Unlike nursery-grown trees, this piece carries the raw character only found in collected stock, with irregular deadwood curves and organic movement.

• Ready for Development – Currently in a training pot, this bonsai invites the next owner to refine its branching, canopy structure, and deadwood features.

Tree Details

• Species: Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus)

• Style: Tanuki / Phoenix Graft

• Height: 21" from table to apex

• Spread: 19" 

• Pot: 10" Unglazed, scalloped-edge oval training container

• Features: Bleached driftwood base, vigorous new foliage, strong foundation for future refinement

• Pictures taken August 31, 2025

This Tanuki Buttonwood is perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate rugged coastal bonsai with dramatic deadwood features. With continued styling, it will develop into a show-stopping composition that blends natural artistry with cultivated refinement.

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