Parrot’s Beak – Gmelina Philippensis – 7″ to 9″ Pot

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gmelina philippensis
COMMON NAME: Parrot’s Beak

NATIVE ENVIRONMENT: Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS: Great shohin bonsai material, PARROT’S BEAK has lovely “ivy” shaped foliage that reduces well with training. Grows a very compact canopy, and produces a gorgeous yellow flower. Fast grower, will develop into a nice bonsai quickly. Tropical tree, keep away from freezing temperatures.  Parrot’s Beak likes full sun and moderate fertilizer and water.