California Sweetshrub Bonsai
NameCalifornia Sweetshrub Bonsai
Species NameCalycanthus occidentalis
Common NameCalifornia Sweetshrub
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeNone visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, multi-stemmed
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFragrant reddish-brown flowers, lush green foliage, native to California.
Description
This specimen of California Sweetshrub exhibits a dense canopy of vibrant green leaves and numerous distinctive reddish-brown, star-shaped flowers. While currently a natural shrub, its vigorous growth and attractive blooms suggest strong potential for cultivation as an informal-upright bonsai.
