Western Stoneseed Bonsai
NameWestern Stoneseed Bonsai
Species NameLithospermum ruderale
Common NameWestern Stoneseed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall, pale yellow trumpet-shaped flowers clustered at the stem apex, with numerous lanceolate leaves along a herbaceous stem.
Description
This specimen of Western Stoneseed, typically a herbaceous perennial, is presented as if it were a bonsai. It features a slender, upright stem with numerous lanceolate leaves and clusters of small, pale yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers near the apex. Its natural growth habit is simple and erect, lacking the woody characteristics typically associated with traditional bonsai.
