Satsuki Azalea Bonsai 'Kaze'
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NameSatsuki Azalea Bonsai 'Kaze'
Species NameRhododendron indicum
Common NameSatsuki Azalea
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)50
Container TypeGlazed oval ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuressingle-trunk, tapered, smooth bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant bi-colored pink and white flowers; long training history since 1982; elegant slanting form.
Description
This Satsuki Azalea bonsai displays a vibrant profusion of bi-colored pink and white flowers, creating a stunning floral canopy. The tree exhibits a graceful slanting style, with a well-developed trunk and nebari. It has been under training since 1982, showcasing years of dedicated horticultural artistry.
