Lotebush
NameLotebush
Species NameZiziphus obtusifolia
Common NameLotebush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthorny, slender branches
Foliage Typedeciduous, small leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesFeatures prominent sharp thorns on its branches. This specimen is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai, but the species is known for its hardiness and drought tolerance.
Description
This image displays a wild Lotebush shrub, characterized by its numerous sharp thorns and small, green, oval leaves. While not a cultivated bonsai specimen, its hardiness and small leaf size suggest potential for future bonsai development.
