Spignel Bonsai
NameSpignel Bonsai
Species NameMeum athamanticum
Common NameSpignel
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeunspecified
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typefinely dissected
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate white umbel flowers and aromatic, finely dissected foliage.
Description
This unconventional bonsai specimen features the finely dissected, fern-like foliage of Spignel, topped with delicate white umbel flowers. Its herbaceous nature presents unique challenges for traditional bonsai cultivation, yet it maintains a natural upright form.
