Newberry's velvet-mallow
NameNewberry's velvet-mallow
Species NameAbutilon newberryi
Common NameNewberry's velvet-mallow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, velvety texture
Foliage TypeDeciduous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVelvety, grayish-green leaves; delicate pale orange-yellow flowers; adapted to arid environments.
Description
This is a young, herbaceous plant characterized by its soft, velvety, grayish-green leaves and a delicate, pale orange-yellow flower with five petals and a prominent yellow stamen column. It is a desert plant, not typically cultivated as a bonsai, but exhibits an upright growth habit.
