Tufted Bulrush
NameTufted Bulrush
Species NameTrichophorum cespitosum
Common NameTufted Bulrush
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender stems, green stems, clumping growth
Foliage Typerush-like stems
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDense clumping habit with numerous upright, cylindrical stems. Features small, terminal inflorescences. Grows well in moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soils.
Description
This specimen is a dense clump of Tufted Bulrush, characterized by numerous slender, upright green stems. Small, brown, inconspicuous flower or seed heads are present at the tips of many stems, indicating it is in a reproductive phase. It grows naturally in rocky, gravelly soil.
