Mojave Indigobush
NameMojave Indigobush
Species NamePsorothamnus arborescens
Common NameMojave Indigobush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, silvery bark, woody stems, some deadwood (jins)
Foliage Typepinnate, small, silvery-green
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai. It is adapted to arid desert environments and is currently in full bloom with distinctive purple-blue flowers. Other flowering plants (red-orange) are visible nearby.
Description
This specimen of Mojave Indigobush is a multi-stemmed shrub found in its natural desert habitat, not cultivated as a bonsai. It displays silvery-white stems, small silvery-green foliage, and abundant spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers. The plant is well-adapted to arid conditions.
