Black Poisonwood Bonsai
NameBlack Poisonwood Bonsai
Species NameMetopium toxiferum
Common NameBlack Poisonwood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProduces irritating sap (urushiol-like compounds) which can cause severe skin reactions; attractive red fruits; glossy evergreen foliage.
Description
This image displays a branch of a Black Poisonwood tree, characterized by its glossy green leaves and abundant clusters of small, bright red, ovoid fruits. While the image itself is not a bonsai, Black Poisonwood can be cultivated as a tropical bonsai, known for its attractive foliage and fruiting. The species is notable for its irritating sap.
