24+ Japanese Azalea Bonsai

Azaleas however are smaller leaved in stature thus making them prime candidates for the bonsai artist. Unlike typical azaleas satsuki azaleas tend to bloom tighter smaller flowers ideal for bonsai.

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Japanese azalea bonsai

We are the largest importers of specimen bonsai trees in north america for over the past 15 years. After preparatory work last april these japanese azalea plants are ready to begin being shaped into future bonsai. If outdoors place in the shade.

Some azalea trees even have white flowers. There are numerous varieties of the azalea plant with various shades of red or pink flowers. Azalea rhododendron the rhododendron genus contains about 1000 species of which especially the satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum and kurume azalea rhododendron kiusianum and rhododendron kaempferi are commonly used for bonsai.

Azalea bonsai may be grown either indoors or outdoors. Brussel s bonsai 8125 center hill road olive branch ms 38654 1 800 582 2593. The american varieties usually have larger leaves and flowers than the japanese varieties.

Shaping japanese azaleas jérôme hay invited readers to follow his shaping of an azalea starting with a classic 2 to 3 year old seedling. Even when the azalea bonsai is not in bloom it is a spectacular green since it is an evergreen tree. For best results move the indoor bonsai outside occasionally but not during severely hot or cold below 38 f weather.

For bonsai purposes azaleas come in roughly three varieties. Our satsuki azaleas bloom twice a year with proper care. Satsuki azalea bonsai trees are a popular due to their flowering qualities.

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