Porcupine Shrub
NamePorcupine Shrub
Species NameMelicytus alpinus
Common NamePorcupine Shrub
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, multi-stemmed, thorny branches
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Notable FeaturesExtremely dense and thorny divaricating growth habit, forming a protective cushion among rocks, characteristic of its adaptation to harsh environments.
Description
This specimen of Porcupine Shrub is a dense, thorny, divaricating plant growing naturally among large rocks in its native habitat. Its intricate network of stiff, spiny branches forms a compact, cushion-like mound, with small green leaves visible within the protective thorny structure. It is presented as a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai.
