Shrubby St. John's-wort Bonsai
NameShrubby St. John's-wort Bonsai
Species NameHypericum prolificum
Common NameShrubby St. John's-wort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresmulti-stemmed, woody, developing bark
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydeveloping
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens; dense foliage; suitable for small-leafed deciduous bonsai.
Description
This image displays a vigorous Shrubby St. John's-wort, a deciduous shrub with dense green foliage and numerous bright yellow flowers. While not currently styled as a bonsai, its woody stems and small leaves offer potential for cultivation in an informal upright style. The plant is healthy and actively flowering.
