Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
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NameSatsuki Azalea Bonsai
Species NameRhododendron indicum
Common NameSatsuki Azalea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typeoval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, taper, surface roots
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)65
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProfuse pink flowering, exhibition quality, donated by Shogo Watanabe.
Description
This Satsuki Azalea bonsai, part of the Japanese Collection #71, is showcased in full bloom with vibrant pink flowers. It features a well-developed, tapering trunk and excellent nebari, presented in a dark, shallow oval pot on a carved wooden stand.
