Tōtara Bonsai
NameTōtara Bonsai
Species NamePodocarpus totara
Common NameTōtara
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typebonsai pot
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typescale-like evergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bright red and yellow fruits among dense green foliage.
Description
This close-up image displays the distinctive foliage and colorful fruits of the Tōtara tree. The leaves are small, green, and scale-like, while the fruits appear as bright red and yellow fleshy receptacles, each containing a seed. While the image does not show a full bonsai, Tōtara can be cultivated into various bonsai styles.
