Shiny-leaved Prickly Ash Bonsai
NameShiny-leaved Prickly Ash Bonsai
Species NameZanthoxylum nitidum
Common NameShiny-leaved Prickly Ash
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapered trunk, textured bark, thorny branches
Foliage Typeevergreen, compound, glossy
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood radial spread
Notable FeaturesProminent thorns on leaves and stems, glossy foliage, and a species well-suited for tropical bonsai, offering a distinctive texture and defense.
Description
This specimen of Shiny-leaved Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum nitidum) is characterized by its glossy green, compound leaves and prominent, sharp thorns along the stems and leaf midribs. While the image provided is a close-up of foliage and does not show a complete bonsai, the species is suitable for bonsai cultivation, often trained to showcase its unique thorny character.
