Kōtukutuku Bonsai
NameKōtukutuku Bonsai
Species NameFuchsia excorticata
Common NameKōtukutuku
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurespeeling bark
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pendulous flowers with contrasting green and dark purple colors, and a prominent long pistil. The species is also known for its peeling, papery bark.
Description
This specimen displays the distinctive pendulous flowers of Kōtukutuku, featuring green sepals, dark purple petals, and a prominent long pistil. While the full bonsai form is not visible, this species is known for its attractive bark and potential for bonsai cultivation, often grown for its unique flowering display.
