California Barberry
NameCalifornia Barberry
Species NameMahonia pinnata
Common NameCalifornia Barberry
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, thin bark, greyish-brown stems
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow flower clusters and sharply serrated, holly-like evergreen leaves are prominent features of this plant.
Description
This image displays a California Barberry shrub in its natural environment, characterized by its dense clusters of bright yellow flowers and distinctive glossy, spiky evergreen leaves. While not currently a bonsai, this plant possesses woody stems and attractive foliage that could be cultivated into a bonsai specimen. It is presented as a multi-stemmed bush, not styled in a container.
