Seiran (青嵐) — Sculptural Flowering Bonsai (Shohin Size)

Seiran (青嵐), meaning “Blue Mountain Wind,” has a very different character from a traditional upright bonsai. Its appeal comes from the low, sweeping silhouette, thick sculptural base and naturally irregular branch movement, giving the tree a rugged and almost windswept appearance.

The trunk structure is the main feature of this piece. Several heavy sections rise and spread from a compact base, creating depth and visual weight, while the finer branches extend outward to form a wide canopy.

As the foliage develops, the tree becomes much fuller and softer in appearance. During flowering, small blue-violet blooms appear across the canopy, adding a delicate seasonal contrast to the strong, aged structure.

• Japanese Name: Seiran (青嵐) — “Blue Mountain Wind”

• Design: Low-spreading naturalistic composition

• Estimated Age: Approximately 10–15 years

• Main Feature: Thick sculptural trunk base with strong lateral movement

• Canopy: Wide, irregular and designed to develop into a fuller layered form

• Flowering: Produces small blue-violet flowers during its blooming period

• Pot: Large oval training pot (it will be moved to Tokoname pot soon)

• Placement: Outdoor and Indoor

• Light: Bright filtered light or morning sun

• Dubai Care: Best protected from harsh summer afternoon sun

• Location: Dubai, UAE

This tree is particularly suited to someone who appreciates natural movement and unusual trunk structure rather than a perfectly symmetrical bonsai form.

Available in Dubai from Mori Bonsai.