Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Compact Berchemia racemosa with Curved Trunk

Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Compact Berchemia racemosa with Curved Trunk

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 footprint, curved trunk movement, and fresh green foliage.

Kumayanagi is the Japanese name for Berchemia racemosa, a flowering woody species known for its flexible, vine-like branches, distinctive leaves, and ability to develop aged character quickly. This tree has a gently curving trunk rising from a textured lower base, with bright foliage arranged in a small, balanced canopy.

This is uncommon material for collectors and shohin bonsai enthusiasts who want a distinctive species with future refinement potential. 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 11" height with a narrow 9" spread
• Curved trunk movement rising from a textured lower base
• Fresh green foliage with distinct oval leaves and visible veining
• Excellent small bonsai potential for future refinement
• Limited availability from a small group of imported Japanese trees

Tree Details

• Species: Berchemia racemosa
• Japanese Name: Kumayanagi
• Type: Imported pre-bonsai
• Height: 11" from soil to apex
• Spread: 9"
• 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, upright feel with a visible curve through the trunk. The shape gives the tree movement without taking up much space, making it a strong candidate for small bonsai development.

The foliage is fresh and bright, with soft oval leaves that give the tree a lively seasonal appearance. The lower trunk and base already show texture and age, while the upper branching offers room for continued refinement.

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.