Sweet tree, phenomenal pot. The little tree is a Pyracantha coccinea Roem by Haruyosi. The pot is also by Haruyosi. All the trees and pots in this post are by Haruyosi.
Yesterday it was Flowing quince bonsai by Haruyosi. Today it’s Pyracantha bonsai by Haruyosi. Five trees, two varieties. All flowering.
There are two common names for Pyracantha: One is Pyracantha (it’s not that often the Latin name and common name are identical) and the other is Firethorn. Either way, and as you can see, they make good bonsai (especially miniature bonsai); both the leaves and flowers are small and they produce abundant small berries late summer and fall (none here, it’s spring flowers now).
Two possible drawbacks: Pyracantha have thorns and are susceptible to Fire blight. If you can avoid or at least control the blight, and don’t mind working around the thorns, you might let yourself be inspired by Haruyosi and give Pyracantha a try.
Pyracantha angustifolia in a striking yellow pot.
Another angustifolia.
And yet another angustifolia.
I think this one is also angustifolia.
Angustifolia flowers up close.
That's Hotei. Still fat and happy. Pot by Haruyosi.
I was looking closely at the roots.
I think these little babies may be air layers. Of course, they are very developed but, if so, wow! What a good selection of branches!