whalebone tree
Namewhalebone tree
Species NameStreblus banksii
Common NameWhalebone Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesGlossy, dark green leaves and small, developing flower buds.
Description
This image shows a healthy branch of the Whalebone Tree (*Streblus banksii*), a species often cultivated for bonsai. It features glossy, dark green, elongated leaves with prominent venation. Small, light green buds are visible in the leaf axils, indicating the plant is currently flowering. The full bonsai specimen is not visible in this close-up.
