Chamisso Bush Lupine
NameChamisso Bush Lupine
Species NameLupinus chamissonis
Common NameChamisso Bush Lupine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody
Foliage Typepalmate
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive silvery-green palmate foliage and vibrant pale purple flower spikes, offering potential for a flowering bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Chamisso Bush Lupine, while not currently styled as a bonsai, exhibits a dense, upright growth habit with numerous stems. Its distinctive silvery-green palmate foliage and spikes of pale purple flowers offer potential for a unique flowering bonsai, though its shrubby nature presents significant styling challenges. The plant appears healthy and vibrant in its natural setting.
