Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Tall Berchemia racemosa with Multi-Trunk Character

Rare Imported Kumayanagi Pre-Bonsai – Tall Berchemia racemosa with Multi-Trunk Character

This is the exact Kumayanagi pre-bonsai you will receive. Imported from Japan, this Berchemia racemosa is a rare deciduous pre-bonsai with upright growth, multiple textured base sections, and bright 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 several upright shoots rising from a rugged lower base, giving it a natural, grove-like feeling in a compact 4" training pot.

This is unusual material for collectors and shohin bonsai enthusiasts who want a species with character, rarity, and 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
• Upright multi-stem structure with several possible future design directions
• Textured lower base sections with aged visual character
• Bright green foliage with distinct oval leaves and visible veining
• Excellent material for small bonsai development or shohin-focused refinement
• Limited availability from a small group of imported Japanese trees

Tree Details

• Species: Berchemia racemosa
• Japanese Name: Kumayanagi
• Type: Imported pre-bonsai
• Height: 15" from soil to apex
• Spread: 10"
• 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 taller, more upright presence than some of the other imported trees in this group. Multiple stems rise from the textured lower base, creating a natural structure with potential for continued refinement as a compact deciduous bonsai.

The foliage is fresh and bright, with soft oval leaves that contrast well against the older-looking base and woody stems. The tree’s vertical growth and narrow spread make it especially interesting for someone looking for a small bonsai project with height and movement.

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.