Imported Japanese Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Rare Berchemia racemosa with Textured Trunk

Imported Japanese Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Rare Berchemia racemosa with Textured Trunk

This is the exact Kumayanagi pre-bonsai you will receive. Imported from Japan, this Berchemia racemosa is a rare and unusual deciduous pre-bonsai with a rugged, aged-looking base and naturally graceful branching.

Kumayanagi is the Japanese name for Berchemia racemosa, a flowering woody species admired for its flexible, vine-like branches, distinctive green leaves, and ability to develop the appearance of age quickly. This tree has a strong lower trunk with rough, textured bark and multiple branching lines that give it excellent potential for future bonsai refinement.

This is the kind of uncommon material that appeals to collectors and shohin bonsai enthusiasts looking for something outside the usual species list. We do not receive many Kumayanagi from Japan, and we may not be able to source more once these are gone.

Why This Tree Stands Out

• Imported from Japan and offered as rare pre-bonsai material
• Exact tree shown is the tree you will receive
• Berchemia racemosa, known in Japan as Kumayanagi
• Rough, textured lower trunk with an aged, gnarly appearance
• Fresh green foliage with distinct oval leaves and visible veins
• Flexible branching structure with several future design options
• Highly appealing for shohin bonsai and small-tree development
• Limited availability from a small group of imported Japanese trees

Tree Details

• Species: Berchemia racemosa
• Japanese Name: Kumayanagi
• Type: Imported pre-bonsai
• Height: 13" from soil to apex
• Spread: 12"
• Pot: 4" training pot
• Placement: Outdoor deciduous bonsai material
• Photographed: June 16, 2026
• Photos: The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive

About This Tree

This Kumayanagi has a compact footprint with a visually strong base, giving it the kind of character that is difficult to create quickly from young material. The trunk texture, lower movement, and branching make it a promising candidate for continued refinement as a small bonsai.

The foliage is bright and healthy, with soft oval leaves that contrast beautifully against the older-looking bark. As the tree develops, the species is also known for producing clusters of fruit that can transition through attractive colors as they mature.

Kumayanagi is known as a late “waker” in spring. Its wood color and delayed budding can sometimes make it appear inactive longer than expected, which is a normal quirk of the species and useful to know before purchase.

Care Notes

Kumayanagi is an outdoor bonsai species and should be grown outside with appropriate seasonal care. For more detailed care guidance, please refer to our educational bonsai resources or contact us with questions before purchase.

Shipping Confidence

This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. We carefully pack each tree to help protect the trunk, branches, foliage, pot, and soil during transit.

Some minor soil movement or leaf movement can happen during shipping, but every tree is packed with care by people who understand bonsai.

Please Note

All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out—we’re happy to help.