Sonoran scrub oak
NameSonoran scrub oak
Species NameQuercus turbinella
Common NameSonoran scrub oak
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container TypeCeramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesDeveloping bark texture
Foliage TypeEvergreen, leathery, spiny-lobed leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityDeveloping
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiny, lobed leaves and prominent acorns, indicating successful fruiting.
Description
This image displays a branch of a Sonoran scrub oak, featuring its characteristic spiny, leathery green leaves and several mature and developing acorns. The image does not show a complete bonsai specimen, so structural details like style, age, and container are inferred based on typical cultivation of this species as a bonsai.
