Scouler's Willow Bonsai
NameScouler's Willow Bonsai
Species NameSalix scouleriana
Common NameScouler's Willow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark (young), flexible branches
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydeveloping
Notable FeaturesVigorous growth, flexible branches, good for back-budding, can develop interesting bark texture with age. Leaves are typically oval to obovate with entire margins.
Description
This image displays a branch of Scouler's Willow (*Salix scouleriana*), a deciduous tree native to western North America. While the image itself is not a bonsai specimen, Scouler's Willow is a suitable species for bonsai cultivation, known for its vigorous growth, flexible branches, and ability to back-bud.
