Redshanks Bonsai
NameRedshanks Bonsai
Species NameAdenostoma sparsifolium
Common NameRedshanks
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container TypeNot applicable - growing in ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featurespeeling bark, multiple trunks, reddish bark, curved trunks
Foliage Typesmall linear leaves
Height (cm)350
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Notable FeaturesDistinctive reddish, peeling bark and dense, fine foliage.
Description
This specimen of Redshanks (Adenostoma sparsifolium) displays multiple reddish-brown trunks with distinctive peeling bark, supporting a dense canopy of small, linear green leaves. Its naturalistic form suggests resilience and adaptation to arid environments, making it a challenging but rewarding bonsai subject.
