Bush Flax
NameBush Flax
Species NameAstelia solandri
Common NameBush Flax
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresfibrous base, clumping growth
Foliage TypeStrap-like leaves
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesA native New Zealand forest plant, characterized by its dense, clumping growth and prominent, sword-like foliage. This plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Bush Flax is a robust, clumping perennial featuring long, arching, strap-like green leaves. It is shown growing naturally on the forest floor, surrounded by other native vegetation and fallen debris, not as a cultivated bonsai.
