Native Bougainvillea
NameNative Bougainvillea
Species NameBougainvillea glabra
Common NameBougainvillea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthickening trunk, rough bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant flowering, thorny branches, vigorous growth
Description
This hypothetical Bougainvillea bonsai, derived from the plant shown, would display clusters of small, yellowish-white true flowers with prominent stamens. Known for its vigorous growth and thorny branches, it can be trained into various styles, often showcasing a developing woody trunk and evergreen foliage.
