Spanish Heath Bonsai
NameSpanish Heath Bonsai
Species NameErica lusitanica
Common NameSpanish Heath
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeCeramic, shallow
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesNot visible in image; mature specimens can develop textured bark
Foliage TypeNeedle-like, evergreen
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible in image
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant clusters of small, bell-shaped pink/purple flowers; fine, evergreen, needle-like foliage.
Description
This image displays the delicate pinkish-purple, bell-shaped flowers and fine, needle-like foliage of Spanish Heath. While the image is a close-up of a wild specimen, Erica species can be trained as bonsai, valued for their abundant blooms and evergreen character.
