Sophora Bonsai

The plant has zig zag branching yellow stems and exfoliating bark.
Sophora bonsai. This shrub makes a great patio plant or bonsai meaning it is perfect for the smallest of gardens. I noticed that instead of one they were actually two trees and their little trunks were intertwined. Prostrata or san jose. Little baby dwarf sophora is a dense multi stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form.
Why can i find hardly any info on japanese pagoda trees aka sophora japonica general discussion. It is a medium to large deciduous tree that typically matures to 50 75 less frequently to 100 tall with a broad rounded crown. The fruit is a pendulous and fleshy legume. Sophora prostrata is a small evergreen shrub originating from new zealand.
Its leaves organized imparipinnate with 4 10 leaflets and a terminal are dark green. Styphnolobium japonicum commonly called japanese pagoda tree or chinese scholar tree is native to china and korea but not japan. It is a slow growing plant eventually reaching to 60cm x 40cm. Palmatum deshojo a red leaved bonsai tree in a pale blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot.
Sophora microphylla longicarinata microphylla refers to this varieties small leaves which makes this tree ideal for bonsai. How to care for a sophora prostrata shrub. Deciduous tree with a round globular crown that can reach 20 meters high. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
Well i can t really find information on how to take care of. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Photo taken in a commercial bonsai nursery in early april. Sophora nz bonsai plants bonsai garden farm landscaping mini bonsai making space portfolio ideas fairy gardens house plants outdoor spaces.
The flowers are 4 to 5cm long and are produced mainly during october. Prostrata juniper 1st styling. Mark unread print skip to new. Management of prostrata juniper.
So i bought this pretty little shrub from my local dealer thinking it would be easy to find some information on the plant. Nikon 18 200mm f3 5 5 6g if. Its noticeable inflorescences are disposed in the form of bunches with white flowers that spread a characteristic smell. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non discrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations.