Northern Spleenwort Bonsai
NameNorthern Spleenwort Bonsai
Species NameAsplenium septentrionale
Common NameNorthern Spleenwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenot visible
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnon-woody rhizome
Foliage Typesimple, linear-lanceolate fronds, often forked at apex
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive narrow, strap-like fronds often forked at the tips, growing from rock crevices in nature.
Description
This specimen features the distinctive, narrow, and often forked fronds characteristic of Northern Spleenwort. The close-up view highlights the vibrant green foliage, suggesting a healthy plant. While not a traditional woody bonsai, it represents an attempt to apply bonsai principles to a fern.
