Southern Live Oak Bonsai
NameSouthern Live Oak Bonsai
Species NameQuercus virginiana
Common NameSouthern Live Oak
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled branches, mature bark
Foliage Typeevergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Notable FeaturesDense, leathery evergreen foliage; characteristic of the Southern Live Oak species. The visible branches show some natural curvature and texture.
Description
This specimen, though only its foliage is visible, features the characteristic small, leathery, dark green leaves of a Southern Live Oak. The dense canopy and slightly gnarled branches suggest a mature tree suitable for bonsai cultivation, often styled with a naturalistic, spreading form.
