Tree Heliotrope Bonsai
NameTree Heliotrope Bonsai
Species NameHeliotropium arboreum
Common NameTree Heliotrope
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeUnknown
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesUnknown
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityUnknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesClusters of small white flowers with green centers, characteristic of the Tree Heliotrope species. The plant is also known for its silvery-green, somewhat fuzzy leaves.
Description
This specimen, represented by a close-up of its distinctive white flowers, is a Tree Heliotrope (Heliotropium arboreum) intended for bonsai cultivation. The flowers are small, star-shaped, and clustered, featuring prominent green centers. While the full bonsai form is not visible, the species is known for its attractive silvery foliage and adaptability to coastal environments.
