Eastern Tree-mallow
NameEastern Tree-mallow
Species NameMalva mauritiana
Common NameEastern Tree-mallow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeunpotted
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthin stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink flowers and herbaceous growth habit, typically not cultivated as a traditional bonsai.
Description
This specimen features delicate, five-petaled pink flowers with a prominent central stamen column, characteristic of the mallow family. The plant is shown growing in a natural, uncultivated setting, displaying its herbaceous stems and green foliage.
