Desert Holly
NameDesert Holly
Species NameAtriplex hymenelytra
Common NameDesert Holly
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody base
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSilvery-grey, leathery foliage with a distinctive lobed shape, highly drought-adapted, and found in arid desert environments.
Description
This is a wild Desert Holly plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen, growing in its natural desert environment among rocks and dry wood. It exhibits characteristic silvery-grey, lobed foliage adapted to arid conditions, thriving in harsh arid conditions.
