Sparkleberry Bonsai
Looking at examples of the tree shrub i see it forms multiple trunks.
Sparkleberry bonsai. Call us at 1 315 4971058. Exfoliating bark and branches showing tints and shades of gray rich brown orange and reddish brown. Free delivery with 45 order. Female specimens produce red orange drupes that mature in the fall.
Tree sparkleberry also known as tree huckle berry or farkleberry is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the heath family ericaceae. Vaccinium arboreum and over 1000 other quality seeds for sale. My buddy and i have given up on sparkle berry although i agree that it has some. That indicates that it is probably not a good species for all bonsai styles.
Vaccinium arboreum sparkleberry or farkleberry is a species of vaccinium native to the southeastern united states from southern virginia west to southeastern missouri and south to florida and eastern texas. In spring stalked yellow green flowers mature in clusters. Mister 500 000 vaccinium arboreum. We introduce you to the fascinating and living art of bonsai and help you get started.
Brussel s bonsai golden gate ficus indoor model ct 2006ggf 58 67 58 67. It is the largest species of vaccinium in the united states. The bark is thin smooth and gray brown. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.
Watch the video below for a short introduction to the bonsai tree basics oscar founder bonsai empire. Brussel s bonsai dwarf hawaiian umbrella tree indoor model dt 6019arb 28 76 28 76. Of the many bonsai suitable species to be found in my area the one that appeals to me most is the sparkleberry. The common name comes from the red berries that provide winter interest and sometimes persist into early spring if the birds don t eat them.
In the absence of fire especially on fertile bottom land soils it reaches 30 feet or more taller than any other native vaccinium. Bonsai empire is a community built by enthusiasts and experts from around the world. Contorted branches and a crooked trunk and branches give sparkleberry a distinctive appearance. The sparkleberry can be either be a large shrub or a small tree.
Probably only clump style would be a good choice. Designation and latin name the designation for this shrub is vaccinium arboreum and it belongs to the ericaceae heath family.