Pochote
NamePochote
Species NameCeiba aesculifolia
Common NamePochote
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeDeciduous, palmate
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesPalmate leaves, large white flowers with prominent stamens, and a naturally thick, often spiny trunk.
Description
This image displays the palmate foliage and a distinctive white flower of a Pochote tree, likely *Ceiba aesculifolia*. While not a bonsai specimen in this photograph, the species is known for its thick trunk and can be cultivated for bonsai, often exhibiting a robust informal-upright form.
