Paperbag Bush Bonsai
NamePaperbag Bush Bonsai
Species NamePsorothamnus spinosus
Common NamePaperbag Bush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, slender, woody
Foliage TypeSparse foliage with prominent papery bracts
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityUndeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive papery pink bracts resembling bags, small purple flowers, adapted to arid environments.
Description
This specimen of Paperbag Bush, interpreted as a bonsai, features multiple slender, upright stems adorned with distinctive papery pink bracts and small purple flowers. Its natural, somewhat wild form suggests an informal upright style, reflecting its desert origins.
