Linden

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Market Value | $13,800

From the very beginning, this Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata) has been treated not as a project, but as a living story. So often, this species is misunderstood in bonsai—its bold potential lost to heavy pruning, air layering, or forced miniaturization that strips away its natural strength and grace. But this Linden has followed a different path.

Styled exclusively on Mirai Live, every stage of its development has been guided with care and intention. Today, it stands free of wire, its primary structure established, secondary scaffolding perfectly scaled, and tertiary refinement underway—a harmonious balance that showcases both the tree’s power and elegance. Each branch tells a story: new growth, old growth, and everything in between, forming a hierarchical structure that captures the sense of a fully mature, monumental tree in miniature.

Its leaves, branching, and overall presence reflect the rare beauty of Tilia cordata at its finest, an honest, broadleaf bonsai that honors the species’ character while demonstrating the pinnacle of skill and patience. Letting this Linden go is bittersweet, but it is ready to begin its next chapter: to grow, refine, and inspire in the hands of its next owner, continuing its journey as a world-class deciduous bonsai.

Species | Tilia cordata

Estimated Age | 25 years

Time in Training | 8 years

Collector | Tsugawa Nursery

Origin Location | Pacific Northwest

Ceramic | Modern Chinese

Original Design | Ryan Neil

Weight | 84 lbs

Dimensions | 52" L x 48" W x 39" H