Black-eyed Susan Bonsai Specimen
NameBlack-eyed Susan Bonsai Specimen
Species NameRudbeckia hirta
Common NameBlack-eyed Susan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground-grown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender stem, hairy stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynon-existent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent bright yellow ray petals surrounding a dark, dome-shaped central disc, characteristic of the species.
Description
This unique specimen, though typically herbaceous, presents two striking yellow flowers with dark brown centers. Its slender, upright stems and basal foliage offer a challenge for traditional bonsai styling, yet display a natural, informal growth habit.
