Squirrel-tail Moss
NameSquirrel-tail Moss
Species NameAnomodon attenuatus
Common NameSquirrel-tail Moss
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeNot applicable
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeBryophyte foliage, feathery and scale-like
Height (cm)3
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesDense, mat-forming growth; vibrant green to brownish coloration; distinctive feathery leaf structure; commonly used as ground cover in bonsai landscapes.
Description
This specimen is a dense mat of vibrant green and brownish-green squirrel-tail moss, growing on a rocky substrate. While not a traditional bonsai tree, its colony growth habit forms a low-lying, spreading carpet, which could metaphorically be considered a 'forest' style due to its dense, miniature appearance. It is often utilized in bonsai displays as ground cover to enhance the naturalistic aesthetic.
