Bog Labrador Tea
NameBog Labrador Tea
Species NameRhododendron groenlandicum
Common NameBog Labrador Tea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresnot visible
Foliage Typeevergreen, leathery
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate white flower clusters with prominent stamens and elongated, leathery leaves.
Description
This specimen features a cluster of delicate white flowers with prominent stamens, characteristic of Bog Labrador Tea. The elongated, dark green leaves show some reddish-brown discoloration, typical of the species in its natural habitat. While not a cultivated bonsai, this plant exhibits the natural form and flowering of Rhododendron groenlandicum.
