Green Buttonwood
NameGreen Buttonwood
Species NameConocarpus erectus
Common NameGreen Buttonwood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spherical flower clusters, small cone-like fruits, and glossy evergreen foliage. This species is known for its suitability for bonsai, often developing interesting deadwood and bark.
Description
This close-up image features a branch of Green Buttonwood, displaying its characteristic glossy green, elliptical leaves, numerous light yellow, spherical flower clusters, and small, brown, cone-like fruits. The image does not show a complete bonsai specimen, but Green Buttonwood is a highly regarded species for bonsai due to its small leaves and ability to develop interesting bark and deadwood.
