Spanish Gold
NameSpanish Gold
Species NameDittrichia viscosa
Common NameFalse Yellowhead
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSpiky, serrated leaves and bright yellow, composite flowers. Often considered a weed in its native range.
Description
This specimen, identified as Dittrichia viscosa, is a wild plant characterized by its spiky, toothed leaves and bright yellow, thistle-like flowers. It is not a bonsai specimen and is typically found growing naturally in Mediterranean climates.
