Loblolly Bay Bonsai
NameLoblolly Bay Bonsai
Species NameGordonia lasianthus
Common NameLoblolly Bay
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, straight trunk potential
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydeveloping
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesShowy white flowers with prominent yellow stamens, glossy evergreen foliage, and suitability for humid climates.
Description
This Loblolly Bay specimen, though depicted here by its characteristic white flower, represents a species suitable for bonsai cultivation. It is admired for its glossy evergreen leaves and fragrant blooms, which typically appear in summer. When trained as a bonsai, it can develop an attractive trunk and dense canopy.
