Taiwanese Cheesewood Bonsai
NameTaiwanese Cheesewood Bonsai
Species NamePittosporum pentandrum
Common NameTaiwanese Cheesewood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapered trunk, smooth bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood radial root spread
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking clusters of yellow and red fruits, dense evergreen foliage, suitable for various bonsai styles.
Description
This image provides a close-up view of the vibrant foliage and distinctive, ripening fruits of a Taiwanese Cheesewood. The clusters feature small, round fruits transitioning from yellow to bright red, characteristic of *Pittosporum pentandrum*. While the full bonsai specimen is not depicted, this species is highly regarded in bonsai for its dense evergreen leaves and ornamental fruit display.
