Beach Saltbush
NameBeach Saltbush
Species NameAtriplex cinerea
Common NameBeach Saltbush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeground
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesDistinctive silvery-green, fuzzy foliage; the plant is shown in its natural environment and is not a bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen of Beach Saltbush (Atriplex cinerea) displays dense clusters of silvery-green, ovate leaves with a distinctive fuzzy texture. The foliage is compact and appears well-adapted to harsh coastal conditions, though this is not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
