Santa Cruz Island wild buckwheat
NameSanta Cruz Island wild buckwheat
Species NameEriogonum arborescens
Common NameSanta Cruz Island wild buckwheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody stems
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSilvery-green, narrow foliage and abundant clusters of small, delicate flowers.
Description
This specimen of Santa Cruz Island wild buckwheat is a flowering shrub, not a cultivated bonsai. It displays dense clusters of small, creamy white to pinkish flowers and distinctive silvery-green, narrow foliage. The plant appears healthy and actively blooming in its natural setting.
