Yuma Silverbush
NameYuma Silverbush
Species NameAmbrosia dumosa
Common NameYuma Silverbush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple herbaceous stems, no distinct woody trunk
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesSilvery, fuzzy foliage provides excellent drought resistance; adapted to harsh desert conditions. This plant is a wild specimen and not currently trained as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen is a young, low-growing plant with distinctive silvery-green, pubescent leaves, characteristic of arid environments. It is currently growing in its natural habitat and is not a cultivated bonsai specimen. Its growth habit is bushy and multi-stemmed, emerging directly from the ground.
