Arctic Willow
NameArctic Willow
Species NameSalix arctica
Common NameArctic Willow
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)20
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, low-growing stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesExtremely low-growing, adapted to harsh arctic environments, prominent catkins, fuzzy leaves.
Description
This specimen is a patch of Arctic Willow, a low-growing prostrate shrub native to arctic and subarctic regions. It is shown in its natural environment, not as a cultivated bonsai. The plant features small, rounded green leaves, often with fuzzy undersides, and prominent catkins.
