San Diego marsh-elder
NameSan Diego marsh-elder
Species NameIva hayesiana
Common NameSan Diego marsh-elder
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple slender stems, woody base
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesNative plant of arid regions, currently in seed stage with dried flower/seed heads visible.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of San Diego marsh-elder, not a cultivated bonsai. It exhibits multiple slender, generally upright stems with small green leaves and numerous dried seed heads. Its natural growth habit is typically an informal upright form.
