California Flannelbush Bonsai
NameCalifornia Flannelbush Bonsai
Species NameFremontodendron californicum
Common NameCalifornia Flannelbush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestextured bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityGood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow, cup-shaped flowers with prominent stamens, and unique fuzzy, lobed leaves.
Description
This image showcases the distinctive yellow flowers and lobed leaves of a California Flannelbush. While the image itself is of a plant in its natural state, *Fremontodendron californicum* is an evergreen species suitable for bonsai, often trained in an informal upright style due to its natural growth habit.
