Alkali Goldenbush
NameAlkali Goldenbush
Species NameIsocoma acradenia
Common NameAlkali Goldenbush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresmultiple stems, slender, woody texture
Foliage Typesmall leaves
Height (cm)20
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow composite flowers, hardy shrub appearance.
Description
This specimen of Alkali Goldenbush, while not currently styled as a bonsai, displays numerous small, bright yellow composite flowers clustered at the tips of its slender, somewhat woody stems. Its small, grayish-green leaves are visible along the branches, characteristic of a hardy shrub. The natural form suggests potential for training into an informal upright or multi-trunk bonsai style.
