Siberian Violet-willow Bonsai
NameSiberian Violet-willow Bonsai
Species NameSalix acutifolia
Common NameSiberian Violet-willow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typebonsai pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, flexible branches
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Notable FeaturesRapid growth, reddish new shoots, adaptable to various styles, requires ample water.
Description
This image displays a branch of a Siberian Violet-willow, characterized by its long, narrow, green leaves with prominent venation and reddish new stems. While not a full bonsai specimen, Salix acutifolia is a vigorous species often cultivated for bonsai, known for its flexible branches and rapid growth.
