Western Bunchberry
NameWestern Bunchberry
Species NameCornus unalaschkensis
Common NameWestern Bunchberry
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesHerbaceous stem
Foliage TypeDeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent white bracts resembling petals, surrounding a cluster of small true flowers.
Description
This specimen of Western Bunchberry displays a single white flower surrounded by a whorl of vibrant green leaves. It is a small herbaceous plant typically found in forest undergrowth, not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai.
