Jindanzi (Diospyros cathayensis) - Golden Fruit Olive 金弹子 bonsai 盆景桩 12inch tall

金弹子为“盆景十八学士”之一，在清代嘉庆年间苏灵著述的《盆景偶录》中，被列为“盆景十八学士”之一，是川派盆景的代表树种之一，近些年随着盆景花卉市场的繁荣，金弹子作为传统盆景素材，在市场上相对比较受欢迎。
Jindanzi (Diospyros cathayensis), one of the "Eighteen Scholar Plants" in traditional Chinese penjing (bonsai) art, was listed as a representative species of Sichuan-style penjing in Su Ling's Casual Records of Penjing during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820). In recent years, with the booming penjing and horticulture market, this classic bonsai material has gained significant popularity.
       金弹子根干自然虬曲，苍劲古朴，象形拟物，变化多端，色泽如铁，遇水油黑发亮，光彩照人，枝叶稠密，冠形整齐，叶片翠绿，小巧喜人，四月花开，花形似瓶，香气若兰，秋冬两季，果实玲珑精致，似小灯笼悬挂在枝头，未熟时碧绿无瑕，成熟后金黄满枝，经冬不落，充满喜庆色彩，极具观赏性，制作盆景适合各种造型，历来是盆景爱好者的必选素材之一。
Renowned for its naturally gnarled roots and trunk that evoke rugged antiquity, Jindanzi exhibits iron-like hues that turn glossy black when wet. Its dense foliage forms a compact canopy of emerald-green leaves, while April blooms release orchid-like fragrance from vase-shaped flowers. From autumn to winter, the branches bear miniature lantern-like fruits — initially flawless jade-green, ripening to golden-yellow — persisting through winter with festive appeal. Highly adaptable to artistic shaping, it remains a top choice for penjing enthusiasts.
      小知识：金弹子栽培养护注意事项春季发芽前控制水分，保持偏干状态，以免树叶过大枝芽伸长。控水过程金弹子作为盆景树种受到各地盆景爱好者的钟爱，而不独当地人的偏好。
Cultivation Tips:

Control watering in early spring to restrict oversized leaf growth.

Thrives in shaded balconies; tolerates indoor display for 1-2 months.

Exceptional hardiness: survives waterlogging, adapts to varied climates, and propagates from minimal roots.
      金弹子受到广泛爱慕不单是因其叶小油绿光亮花香果好皮黑有桩，更是因为易栽种耐性强，尤其是寿命长能传世，也宜入室出房北上南下。其耐性强寿命长为其它盆景树种少有，生桩的根茎树干接触土壤能够发根，少量须根能逐步养活硕大的茎干。
金弹子耐阴性强，阳台生长良好，入室陈放可达1—2个月,长期潮湿水淹不危及生命。