Oriental wormwood
NameOriental wormwood
Species NameArtemisia scoparia
Common NameOriental Wormwood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, reddish tint
Foliage Typepinnately lobed
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAromatic foliage and numerous small flower buds. This species is typically a herbaceous plant and not commonly cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Oriental wormwood is a herbaceous plant characterized by its slender, reddish-green stems and finely divided, aromatic foliage. It is currently displaying numerous small, greenish-yellow flower buds along its upper branches. The plant exhibits a generally upright growth habit.
