Mountain Flax Bonsai
NameMountain Flax Bonsai
Species NamePhormium cookianum
Common NameMountain Flax
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typenone
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresfibrous base, clumping growth
Foliage Typestrap-like leaves
Height (cm)90
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDeveloping flower stalk, robust clumping form, native New Zealand plant.
Description
This specimen of Mountain Flax, while observed in its natural habitat rather than a cultivated bonsai container, displays a vigorous informal-upright growth habit. Its long, sword-like leaves form a dense clump, topped by a prominent developing flower stalk, showcasing the plant's natural beauty.
