The term "Bunjin Bonsai" originally refers to a tree that is favored by literati. In a broader sense, it can refer to all current bonsai, but generally, it refers to a tree with a slender trunk, good age, few branches, and a tasteful and elegant structure that embodies the aesthetic of wabi-sabi.
Specifically, it refers to trees with the following characteristics:
Slender trunk with good age
Few branches
Embodies the aesthetic of wabi-sabi
Elegant structure
Furthermore, "oldness" is an important element of Bunjin Bonsai, and it requires a long time to achieve this. In terms of species, Japanese black pine and Japanese white pine are typical.
The name "Bunjin Bonsai" originated from the tree shapes seen in Chinese Nanga paintings and was favored by literati during the Meiji era, hence the name. Nowadays, trees with slender trunks, few branches, and small branch masses are also called Bunjin Bonsai.
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