Flowering Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
Image: Ron Frazier (CC BY 2.0)
NameFlowering Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
Species NameRhododendron indicum
Common NameSatsuki Azalea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)200
Container Typeoval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, textured bark, multiple main branches
Foliage Typesmall, dense, evergreen leaves
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesExceptional age, vibrant flowering display, museum quality specimen, well-established nebari.
Description
This magnificent 200-year-old Satsuki Azalea bonsai is displayed at the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum. It features a thick, gnarled trunk and dense green foliage adorned with vibrant pink flowers, presented in an elegant white ceramic pot. The tree exhibits excellent ramification and a well-developed nebari.
