Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Compact Berchemia racemosa with Aged Bark

Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Compact Berchemia racemosa with Aged Bark

This is the exact Kumayanagi pre-bonsai you will receive. Imported from Japan, this Berchemia racemosa is a rare deciduous pre-bonsai with a compact height, wide leafy spread, and a rugged lower trunk that already shows the aged character this species is known for.

Kumayanagi is the Japanese name for Berchemia racemosa, a flowering woody species valued for its flexible, vine-like branches, distinctive oval leaves, and ability to develop the look of age quickly. This tree has a stout, textured trunk base with multiple branching points and a full canopy of fresh green foliage.

This is unusual material for collectors and shohin bonsai enthusiasts who want something more distinctive than common deciduous bonsai species. 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
• Compact 9" height with a wider 14" spread
• Rugged textured trunk base with aged visual character
• Full green canopy with distinct oval leaves and visible veining
• Promising shohin bonsai potential due to its compact size and character
• Limited availability from a small group of imported Japanese trees

Tree Details

• Species: Berchemia racemosa
• Japanese Name: Kumayanagi
• Type: Imported pre-bonsai
• Height: 9" from soil to apex
• Spread: 14"
• 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, sturdy presence with a strong textured lower trunk and a broader canopy than its height suggests. The structure gives the tree a substantial feel while still keeping it well suited for small bonsai development.

The bright green foliage is dense and attractive, with visible leaf veining that adds softness against the older-looking bark. The branching offers several future refinement options, especially for someone interested in developing a compact deciduous bonsai with unusual character.

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.