Goat Willow Bonsai
NameGoat Willow Bonsai
Species NameSalix caprea
Common NameGoat Willow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestextured bark, tapering trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDisplays prominent early spring catkins, vigorous growth, and can develop attractive mature bark.
Description
This Goat Willow bonsai specimen is captured displaying its distinctive fuzzy yellow catkins, signaling the arrival of spring. While the full form is not visible, Goat Willows are appreciated in bonsai for their rapid growth, ability to develop interesting bark, and adaptability to various styles, often thriving with ample water.
