Purple Mountain-heath
NamePurple Mountain-heath
Species NamePhyllodoce empetriformis
Common NamePurple Mountain-heath
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, dense branching
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant purple-pink flowers, compact growth habit, alpine origin.
Description
This specimen of Purple Mountain-heath displays a dense mat of small, evergreen foliage adorned with numerous vibrant purple-pink flowers. Growing naturally in an alpine environment, its compact form and prolific blooming suggest potential for a unique flowering bonsai, though this example is seen in its wild habitat.
