Bolusanthus Speciosus Bonsai

Its small stature drought tolerance and non invasive root system makes it a popular street tree and its gnarly gray trunk makes for a great bonsai.

Bolusanthus speciosus bonsai. Looses its leaves for a short while and then get coverd by flowers. Tropica tree wisteria bolusanthus speciosus 15 seeds worth knowing. Whilst this plant appears delicate it is quite tough and can handle regular pruning and repotting. Bolusanthus honours harry bolus 1834 1911 who was a south african botanist and founder of the cape town bolus herbarium speciosus means beautiful or showy in latin.

Bolusanthus speciosus growing legume shrub or small tree of the genus bolusanthus also known as tree wisteria bolusanthus speciosus perennial deciduous or evergreen plant used as ornamental fragrant flower plant fixing nitrogen plant or as bonsai can grow in subtropical mediterranean or desert climate 10 12. It is extremely long lasting. Bolusanthus speciosa african tree wisteria. The wisteria tree bolusanthus speciosus is not a wisteria at all.

Very popular as a bonsai subject. A spectacular deciduous tree it is frost hardy but drought tender. Looks splendid when planted as part of a mixed border and is one of the best trees for street and avenue planting. Bolusanthus speciosus is perfect for enhancing any area where space is at a premium and is the perfect choice for townhouse gardens.

Tends to form various trunks but can be pruned to grow on one. The leaves are complex and fern like. It naturally grows with multiple stems but can be easily trained as a single stemmed tree for informal upright forms. Tree wisteria bolusanthus speciosus.

Bolusanthus speciosus is a multi stemmed tree with beautifully fissured bark and drooping foliage that shivers in the slightest breeze. It works well on a lathe turning out beautiful lampshades and other articles. A beautiful wisteria like blooming south african tree. Tree wisteria is one of the world s most spectacular trees though it s rarely seen outside south africa.

Post a comment about this plant. As a bonsai the tree wisteria is also known for its wonderful wisteria like flowers. A small tree native of east and south africa it grows to a height of 6 m with a spread of 3 m and is rarely seen in cultivation. This magnificent tree looks stunning in a mixed border to add colour and height or as a single specimen on a lawn or alongside a patio.

The tree is an indicator of underground water on farmland. The little deciduous tree with its upright delicate habit is one of the most beautiful and eye catching flowering trees of south africa. Spectacular form and purple blue flowers make this a superb bonsai or feature pot plant. Every bit as spectacular as the jacaranda it blooms cascading clusters of fragrant purple pea flowers that cover the whole tree.