Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia)
NameSummer Cypress (Bassia scoparia)
Species NameBassia scoparia
Common NameSummer Cypress
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A - Not in a container
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, reddish coloration, slender stem
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)N/A - Partial view
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - Not applicable to herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous annual plant; distinct reddish main stem; dense, linear green foliage; small flower buds present. Not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to its annual, non-woody nature.
Description
This image features a young Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia), an annual herbaceous plant known for its dense, narrow green foliage and reddish stems. Small flower buds are visible along the stem. It is not a woody bonsai specimen, but rather a common garden plant. Its natural upright growth habit could be loosely categorized as informal-upright if forced into a bonsai style classification.
