Common Spikethorn
NameCommon Spikethorn
Species NameGymnosporia buxifolia
Common NameCommon Spikethorn
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender, thorny
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesProminent sharp thorns along the stem; small, rounded, vibrant green leaves.
Description
This image captures a young branch of Common Spikethorn, characterized by its vibrant green, small, rounded leaves and numerous sharp thorns. While not presented as a cultivated bonsai, the plant's natural upright growth habit could lend itself to future informal-upright styling, though its thorny nature would require careful handling.
