Shadscale Saltbush
NameShadscale Saltbush
Species NameAtriplex confertifolia
Common NameShadscale Saltbush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody, irregular
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesDrought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, native desert shrub, silvery-green foliage.
Description
This specimen is a dense, silvery-green shrub identified as Shadscale Saltbush, growing naturally in a dry, arid environment. Its numerous small, oval leaves give it a bushy appearance, with many thin, woody branches forming its structure. While not a cultivated bonsai, its robust form suggests potential for styling if collected and trained.
