I am not a professional nor an expert in Anacardiaceae taxonomy. Any help with ID and spelling are always welcome. To up-date my list I've been using many books, journals, catalogs and other web-sites. It's been helpful, but I have more work to do. I only ship to the main 48 States. I do ship in the winter. I have 72+ hour heat packs for $4.00 each. No international shipping. Please read the front page for ordering information. Please list the name and number of the plants for ordering.
Please Note: All of my Anacardiaceae are taken out in the spring to grow in full sun, rain and any other weather that comes along. The plants are pruned in the Spring for them to have bonsai look. Plan on doing some wiring of the branches and main stems to add to there shape. These can be grown in the ground in frost free climates. These where taken outside the second week of May, 2024. It's October 2024 these plants are starting to going dormant for there winter rest.
Operculicarya
The Operculicarya has a twisted, knobby trunk, called a caudiciform from Madagascar. There are a lot more fat roots that is down in the pot that can be raised. That has over-arching branches with a canopy of round, shiny, dark-green tiny leaves. They are great for people that like to do bonsai. Some of the plants in the photos have had a little pruning.
Operculicarya pachypus 1p - Another distinguishing factor is that the Operculicarya pachypus branches are glabrous, zig-zagged and its roots often swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs. The leaves are also very tiny, which work proportionally for that "bonsai" look. It has yellow-green flowers and slightly different coloured branches... but otherwise hard to tell from O. decaryi also from Madagascar. It is much less common than O. decaryi in the wild. South Western Madagascar. Growing in 6" pot. 1p @ $70.00. SOLD
Operculicarya pachypus 2p- Another distinguishing factor is that the Operculicarya pachypus branches are glabrous, zig-zagged and its roots often swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs. The leaves are also very tiny, which work proportionally for that "bonsai" look. It has yellow-green flowers and slightly different coloured branches... but otherwise hard to tell from O. decaryi also from Madagascar. It is much less common than O. decaryi in the wild. South Western Madagascar. Growing in 6" pot. 2p @ $70.00.
Operculicarya pachypus 3p - Another distinguishing factor is that the Operculicarya pachypus branches are glabrous, zig-zagged and its roots often swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs. The leaves are also very tiny, which work proportionally for that "bonsai" look. It has yellow-green flowers and slightly different coloured branches... but otherwise hard to tell from O. decaryi also from Madagascar. It is much less common than O. decaryi in the wild. South Western Madagascar. Growing in 6" pot. 3p @ $70.00.
Operculicarya pachypus 4p - Seed grown. Seed grown. Another distinguishing factor is that the Operculicarya pachypus branches are glabrous, zig-zagged and its roots often swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs. The leaves are also very tiny, which work proportionally for that "bonsai" look. It has yellow-green flowers and slightly different coloured branches... but otherwise hard to tell from O. decaryi also from Madagascar. It is much less common than O. decaryi in the wild. South Western Madagascar. Growing in 6" pot. 4p @ $70.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 1s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagscar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 1s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 2s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagscar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 2s @ $80.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 3s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagscar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 3s @ $70.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 4s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 4s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 5s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 5s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 6s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 6s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 7s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 7s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 8s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 8s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 9s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 9s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 10s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 10s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 11s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 11s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 12s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 12s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 13s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 13s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 14s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 1s @ $65.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 15s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 6" pot. 15s @ $60.00.
Operculicarya decaryi 16s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 8"x8"x4" pot. 16s @ $150.00. Pick up at the nursery only.
Operculicarya decaryi 17s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 8"x6x5" pot. 17s @ $150.00. Pick up at the nursery only.
Operculicarya decaryi 18s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 8"x6" pot. 18s @ $100.00. SOLD
Operculicarya decaryi 19s - The Jabily or "elephant tree" is a natural succulent bonsai tree or shrub from Madagascar with thickened roots. Forms a gnarled, warty trunk with age, which makes it highly appealing to collectors. South and SW Madagascar. Growing in a 8"x6" pot. 19s @ $125.00. SOLD