Rhododendron Obtusum Bonsai

Obtusum but modern horticulturists now consider r.

Rhododendron obtusum bonsai. The azalea genus rhododendron indictum is one of the most sought after and satisfying of all bonsai subjects. Morning sun with afternoon shade is also acceptable. Formerly the kurume hybrids were grouped under r. The azalea is a member of the genus rhododendron.

Tolerates a fair amount of sun in cool northern summers but leaves may scorch in hot afternoon sun in the st. The azalea used to be considered a separate genus from the rhododendron but has recently been reclassified. Galle 1987 presented the classification of evergreen aza leas in terms of the old balfourian subseries obtusum and tashiroi. Flowering azalea bonsai tree rhododendron obtusum flowering azalea bonsai tree.

Rhododendron obtusum amoenum common name. It is an evergreen which in the wild grows as a small shrub up to six feet. First and foremost among its reasons for popularity is that it flowers spectacularly. Rhododendron kiusianum makino amoenum earlier considered by plant explorer e.

Best grown in acidic organically rich humusy medium moisture moisture retentive but well drained soils in part shade. Satsuki azaleas are particularly popular with japanese bonsai enthusiasts. The azalea produces a white flower with a reddish pink outline in early spring and through out the summer. Satsuki rhododendron indicum or kurume azalea are popular choices among bonsai enthusiasts.

Rhododendrons lend themselves well to root over rock semicascade windswept slanting and informal upright styles. They are mainly grown as bonsai for their spectacular flowers that are usually borne singly or in clusters in spring there are also a number of species that flower in autumn winter and summer. Satsuki is the fifth month of the japanese lunar calendar. Obtusum a hybrid and not a separate species.

Satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum. Determine a style for your bonsai. Rhododendron saotome kurume azalea the kurume hybrid azaleas of japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas predominantly r. 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.

The dwarf evergreen azalea bonsai has small one inch hairy leaves making it a huge hit in the horticulture world. There are hundreds of azalea varieties. Wilson to be a form of r. Prefers a sun dappled or high open shade.

The azalea is popular for its spectacular flowers which open in may june and come in many different colors shapes sizes and patterns.