Diospyrus ferrea
EBENACEAE. Indigenous. Vulnerable
SIZE: Up to 30m tall; trunk size 50cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Found in evergreen forests in low altitude
Bonsai enthusiasts gush over the bantolinau, more so if it is yamadori (collected from the wild). The mature tree has a deeply dark trunk and a gnarly root system; together with the tree’s shiny leaves and yellow/red berries, this appearance makes the bantolinau a favorite among bonsai aficionados.