Flowering Silverberry "Gumi"
A silverberry bonsai tree is a bonsai created from the Elaeagnus species, also known as silverberry or gumi.
Here are the key points about silverberry bonsai:
- Elaeagnus is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub native to Asia, Europe, and North America.
- It has small, silvery-green foliage that gives it an attractive appearance as a bonsai.
- Silverberry is considered an underutilized species for bonsai, but it can make an interesting tree with proper training and techniques.
- The leaves may reduce in size somewhat with bonsai cultivation, but likely remain on the larger side compared to other bonsai species.
- Defoliation can potentially help reduce leaf size over time, but this technique requires care as it stresses the tree.
- Silverberry has a rough, gnarled trunk that develops an aged appearance, which is desirable for bonsai aesthetics.
- It responds well to bonsai pruning and wiring techniques to shape the branches and trunk line.
- While not considered an elite bonsai species, silverberry can still make an attractive miniature tree with its unique foliage and rugged trunk when properly trained and maintained.
Stats:
- Height: 21.5" from the soil
- Spread: 17"
- Pot: 12"
- Pictures taken July 22, 2024
- Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
We guarantee that the tree will arrive healthy and the Tree you see is the tree you will receive. If you'd like more information and/or pictures, please inquire prior to purchasing.
The Tree(s) you see are the tree(s) you'll receive.
Important Shipping Guidelines:
- We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
- Most Shipments of Trees are released on Mondays and Tuesdays only to avoid being held in-transit over weekends.
*** We Assume you know how to care for this bonsai tree. We've been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you purchase this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that we makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. This bonsai is sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
