German Greenweed
NameGerman Greenweed
Species NameGenista tinctoria
Common NameGerman Greenweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender, green bark, hairy stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant bright yellow, papilionaceous flowers arranged in racemes; small, simple, sessile leaves; and slender, green, slightly hairy stems. While not a bonsai in this image, the species can be cultivated for its vibrant floral display.
Description
This image captures a wild specimen of German Greenweed (Genista tinctoria) in full bloom, characterized by its dense clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers and numerous small, elliptical green leaves. The plant exhibits a bushy growth habit with slender, slightly hairy stems, typical of its natural form.
