Cherry Ballart
NameCherry Ballart
Species NameExocarpos cupressiformis
Common NameCherry Ballart
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)20
Container Typeground-grown
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnot visible
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)not visible
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bright red, fleshy fruit (swollen pedicel) with a dark seed at the base; hemiparasitic nature; cypress-like foliage.
Description
This image features the distinctive bright red, fleshy fruit of the Cherry Ballart, Exocarpos cupressiformis, hanging amidst its slender, cypress-like green foliage. The fruit, which is botanically a swollen pedicel, encases a small, dark seed at its base, indicating the plant is currently fruiting.
