Red Root
NameRed Root
Species NamePhormium cookianum
Common NameMountain Flax
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeground
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple basal stalks, fibrous texture, reddish leaf bases
Foliage Typestrap-like leaves
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynatural spread
Is Floweringtrue
Notable Featuresprominent tall yellow flower spikes, dense clump growth habit, sword-like foliage
Description
This specimen features a dense clump of sword-like, arching green leaves with reddish bases, from which numerous tall stalks emerge, bearing vibrant yellow, densely packed flowers. It is a large, naturally growing plant, not cultivated as a bonsai, but its multi-stemmed growth could be loosely interpreted as a forest style if adapted for bonsai.
