Pipsissewa
NamePipsissewa
Species NameChimaphila umbellata
Common NamePipsissewa
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage TypeEvergreen
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers with green centers; evergreen, leathery leaves; typically found in woodland habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.
Description
This specimen is a Pipsissewa (*Chimaphila umbellata*), a small evergreen perennial plant, not a traditional bonsai. It features glossy, leathery, serrated leaves arranged in whorls and delicate clusters of pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers with prominent green centers. The plant is shown growing in its natural woodland habitat, not cultivated as a bonsai.
