{"product_id":"european-larch-kifu-bonsai-john-armitage-36cm","title":"European Larch Kifu Bonsai | John Armitage Collection – 36cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKifu-sized European Larch bonsai (Larix decidua)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with excellent character, maturity and genuine provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tree previously formed part of the personal collection of renowned UK bonsai artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Armitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who cared for and developed it over several years. His work has helped establish the tree's mature structure, attractive trunk movement and well-developed branching, creating a strong foundation for its continued refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Larch is an outstanding outdoor bonsai species, particularly valued for its changing appearance throughout the seasons. Fresh, delicate green foliage emerges in spring before developing through the growing season and producing beautiful autumn colour prior to leaf fall. Its deciduous nature also reveals the tree's branch structure and silhouette through winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in early 2026 into a distinctive Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is developing well following repotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: European Larch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarix decidua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Kifu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36cm x 23cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot: Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted: Early 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious collection: John Armitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition: Outdoor bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe actual tree pictured is the tree you will receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb opportunity to acquire an individual European Larch with established character, excellent future potential and a documented connection to one of the UK's respected bonsai artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53402302447883,"sku":"WOL 151","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_0517.jpg?v=1790761136","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/european-larch-kifu-bonsai-john-armitage-36cm","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}