Windswept Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
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NameWindswept Satsuki Azalea Bonsai
Species NameRhododendron indicum
Common NameSatsuki Azalea
Bonsai Stylewindswept
Estimated Age (years)25
Container Typeunglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresgnarled, aged bark, twisted, light-colored bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesStrong windswept form, well-developed nebari covered in moss, aged trunk with interesting texture.
Description
This Satsuki Azalea bonsai exhibits a dramatic windswept style, with its gnarled, aged trunk leaning sharply to one side and branches extending in the direction of the 'wind'. The dense, green foliage is concentrated on the leeward side, creating a dynamic and naturalistic composition. It is presented in a shallow, unglazed oval pot, resting on a dark display stand.
