This particular plant is very hardy and produces magnificent flowers ranging up to seven inches in diameter. Satsuki azalea bonsai from japan our satsuki azalea bonsai have passed a quarantine inspection for the export to asian countries, the u. The flowers are oafs showy and are often multi coloured on the same plant. The kurume and satsuki hybrids attributed to japan are the most popular of flowering japanese bonsai. How to grow your own azalea bonsai tree grow a bonsai tree. Then he pruned the roots and secured the plant in a bonsai dish. The satsuki azalea is highly coveted in japan and has been grown there for centuries, so if youre looking for one of the most sought after and dynamic bonsai on the planet, youve found it. Whilst all care is taken to reproduce accurate colours of flowers in pictures, please view them as a guideline only. Care guide for the azalea bonsai tree rhododendron. Shibue satsuki azalea bonsai 74 tamadamachi 74, kanuma, tochigi 3220072 rated 4. Satsuki bonsai care at least the basics is fairly conventionalized. This bonsai requires almost no trimming to maintain its size and shape. Brussels bonsai satsuki azalea bonsaidt6016az the home depot.
Repot your satsuki azalea about every other year, as it becomes root bound in its container and the soil takes on a rotted appearance. We offer a wide variety of sizes and shapes in satsuki azalea bonsai. Satsuki azalea for sale in uk 56 used satsuki azaleas. I also did not have a proper root saw which prevented easy cutting of the root ball. I was taught this by people who went to japan to learn at the source from the people who actually create the fabulous satsuki azalea bonsai we all drool over. Jun 09, 20 one of my bonsai satsuki azalea in bloom. Mar 11, 2020 on february 27, 2020, club president bob gould led the discussion on repotting satsuki azalea bonsai. May 26, 2017 satsuki azalea the basic outline is in place.
No other plant can boast a floral display to equal that of a healthy azalea. Repotting a recovering satsuki azalea bonsai forum bonsai. Bob brought to the monthly meeting of the bay area satsuki aikokai a number of satsuki azaleas that were donated to the gsbf bonsai garden at lake merritt in oakland, california. Azalea flowering bonsai trees available for sale all things. If you want to keep doing what youre doing, fine with me. It is native to the mountains of japan description.
These particular specimens are very special, mature. Beautiful trees with nice small leaves for most of the year, with a huge blast of colour in a showy display in late spring or early summer. How to repot a satsuki azalea kanuma home guides sf gate. For bonsai, the satsuki azalea has a lot to recommend it. Satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum the carving has been redone and treated as you can see in the pictures. Satsuki bonsaien imports a variety of azaleas with many flower forms and colors.
As soon as the flowering is over, it will be pruned to prepare it for next years flowering. Of all shrubs with flowers, the azalea is by far the most dramatic with brilliant blooms of radiant colors blooming in late spring. Feb 23, 2016 a satsuki azalea bonsai being repotted by fabio. Aug 30, 2004 this remarkable kurume azalea bonsai, created by sunset associate art director dennis leong, is just five years old. Our satsuki azaleas bloom twice a year with proper care. Very few bonsai growers work with azaleas because of the difficulty of keeping them healthy. Sep 21, 2017 youll find evergreen and deciduous varieties, which can grow as shrubs, bonsai trees or as potted plants. At herons we always have a good selection of young plants and large specimens in stock. Youll find evergreen and deciduous varieties, which can grow as shrubs, bonsai trees or as potted plants. In this video i repot a large satsuki azalea and explain the soil type best suited for the tree. The basa story bay area satsuki aikokai satsuki azalea. Azalea flowering bonsai trees available for sale all. Im telling you how the professionals in japan do it. They need to have moist soil at all times, so checking daily is crucial.
Azaleas in development at kobayashi sangyou satsuki bonsai. The satsuki azalea are probably one of the most popular flowering bonsai grown today. Satsuki azalea bonsai have been grown in japan for centuries and are widely considered the premiere variety for this use. The colorful blossoms in many shapes, colors and sizes as well as the interesting trunk shapes are eye candy for the discriminating bonsai enthusiast. Satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum outdoor bonsai. Satsuki azaleas are some of the most beautiful multicolored blooming plants in the world and with the unique training we provide an added style and grace to any landscape. The satsuki azalea is a popular choice among bonsai. The uks finest selection of satsuki azalea bonsai trees. Bonsai master repots the tall azalea bonsai tree duration. I practiced bonsai up there for over a decade, all the while lusting after a good satsuki azalea bonsai, but i never got one knowing they required more winter protection then i could give.
There are several different species of azalea and rhododendron which can be used for azalea bonsai, but of all of them, the satsuki azalea from japan is the most popular. The azalea does best in a partial sun spot with daily watering, keeping the tree and soil moist at all times. Bonsai art nursery satsuki azalea available stock list. Satsuki azaleas ir 1 for azalea and bonsai enthusiasts satsuki azaleas. Satsuki azaleas are easily styled and deliver an attractive presentation year round. Even when the azalea bonsai is not in bloom, it is a spectacular green since it is an evergreen tree. Satsuki azalea is an evergreen and a proud member of the rhododendron family. Soil mixes, timing, and the number and selection of roots to be cut can vary widely depending on who is doing the work. Prune the roots with great care because they are very thin and matted and can easily be torn when you try to disentangle them. Unlike typical azaleas, satsuki azaleas tend to bloom tighter smaller flowers ideal for bonsai. Encouraged by their sister organization, satsuki aikokai association of sacramento, basa and individual club members sought out expertise in the u. The following calendar was produced to act as a general fact sheet and month by month guide for the keeping and growing of satsuki azalea, primarily as bonsai but also as patio potted plants.
Hi, so yesterday i repotted my satsuki azalea in a bonsai pot. The satsuki azalea is one of the most popular flowering bonsai grown today. The japanese have been cultivating satsuki azalea bonsai for centuries. Its probably not a coincidence that boon didnt use an azalea in his repotting dvd.
I recently came across some satsuki azalea rooted cuttings from a bonsai teacher, which recently bloomed a flower. Bonsai books bonsai tools bonsai for sale carving tools bonsai pots bonsai tshirts page 1 of 2. It has dark glossy green leaves that complement the bright pink blooms. This remarkable kurume azalea bonsai, created by sunset associate art director dennis leong, is just five years old. The new bonsai book for 2019 by harry harrington bonsai books bonsai tools bonsai for sale carving tools bonsai pots bonsai tshirts. Satsuki azalea is a cultivar group of the species rhododendron indicum, a type of azalea extensively cultivated by the japanese. Lets take a look at some of the main azalea care considerations. We are one of the authorized quarantine facilities in the usa and can provide services for people that travel to japan and wish to purchase legally importable varieties of trees not just azaleas for bonsai. There are hundreds of named satsuki hybrids, including azalea haru no sono and azalea nuccios lucky charm, many of which have received the rhs award of garden merit. The bonsais soft green leaves and blooms are contrasted by a ceramic rectangle pot.
The rhododendron genus contains about species, of which especially the satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum and kurume azalea rhododendron kiusianum and rhododendron kaempferi are commonly used for bonsai. The satsuki azalea bonsai is a temperate tree that thrives in mild climates and is intolerant to winter climates. Satsuki azalea bonsai prefer acidic soils, so using extra peat moss is advised. Azaleas in development at kobayashi sangyou satsuki bonsai garden. Botanically speaking, they are two subgenera of rhododendron sometimes called rhoddies. Satsuki azaleas are the jewels of the late springearly summer bonsai season. Satsuki bonsai en imports a variety of azaleas with many flower forms and colors. The kazan azalea bonsai is the most compact and slowest growing of all the satsuki azaleas. Ive had a couple people mention that with azaleas you can cut wedges out of the rootball particularly w nursery stock, and ive used that technique to no apparent detriment. Producing some of the finest traditional and contemporary handmade bonsai pots in japan today, mufu is renowned for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. The satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum is a commonly used and quite popular subject for bonsai admired for both its variety, hardiness and spectacular flowers which can be up to 12 cm 7 in in diameter satsuki azalea lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetaur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. In the world of bonsai, there are few things more beautiful than an azalea bonsai in full bloom. Like most rhododendron the satsuki too has extremely fine roots and as such can be quite compacted when repotted especially if it has be a while.
Bob stelloh is the treasurer and webmaster of the azalea society of america. They bloom later in the spring than other types, producing generous quantities of bright pink blossoms. This plant is easily styled and deliver an attractive presentation all year round. Brussels bonsai satsuki azalea outdoordt3066az the. Examine the roots of the potted azalea every six months, suggests the azalea society of america, and repot the plant when the roots become crowded and begin circling the pot. We will try to fill you with enthusiasm for satsuki azaleas. Bay area satsuki aikokai basa basa was established in 1995 by a group of bonsai enthusiasts who were passionate about learning how to develop beautiful japanese satsuki azalea bonsai. Complete the repotting process during mid to late june. Leong started it by pruning the canopy of a small azalea to a miniature tree shape. As the name implies, if you understand japanese that is, it. These bonsai have been grown in japan for centuries and are widely considered a premiere variety.
Jonas dupuich just posted an excellent article on repotting satsuki where he recommends turning the tree upside down. Weve got a nice range of azalea flowering bonsai trees for sale again. North american satsuki bonsai center your source for. Out of all the bonsai trees that do blossom, the azalea bonsai is one of the most beautiful. For most varieties of bonsai, there are many approaches to repotting. Its popularity stems for the satsukis ability to bloom flowers of multiple colors on the same tree. Kurume and satsuki azalea hybrids make the best bonsais.
Repotting a recovering satsuki azalea bonsai forum. On february 27, 2020, club president bob gould led the discussion on repotting satsuki azalea bonsai. So popular is this species that there are specialist clubs and societies which are dedicated to just this type of bonsai. Many people ask me how to repot azaleas, which soil to use and the best time of year to do it. Effective immediately, north american satsuki bonsai will serve as the official agent representing mufu pots in north america.
Bay area satsuki aikokai satsuki azalea bonsai club. Its popularity stems for the satsuki s ability to bloom flowers of multiple colors on the same tree. Azalea satsuki are possibly the most beautiful of the evergreen azalea groups, and their blooms are highly prized by gardeners. The azalea is popular for its spectacular flowers, which open in may june and come in many different colors, shapes, sizes and. Unfortunately few trees in the garden had any labels, and the labels we found were usually in japanese. The brussels bonsai satsuki azalea bonsai blooms later in the spring than other types, producing generous quantities of bright pink blossoms. Researched and written for the satsuki azalea society by ray beddow. Satsuki bonsaien imports, llc bringing the art of bonsai. For anyone who doesnt know, they really are the kings of the flowering bonsai. Includes blackandwhite and color images and diagrams throughout. Caution to germany recently, the postal service of the germany has changed the regulation of the air package size. Much like its larger version, it is at its best during the spring when it is covered with beautiful blossoms. The azalea is one of the most popular bonsai trees because of its beautiful flowers. As your friend is in your area, heshe can tell much better then a bunch of grumpy forum inhabitants what is possible now and what not.
Of all the flowering bonsai, azalea bonsai are perhaps the best known. The following is a list of the satsuki azalea varieties available at bonsai art nursery. After a career in computer programming, he has interests in color, azalea names and standards, along with gardening and searching out native azaleas. The japanese satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum is the most popular variety. During the repotting i cut the roots but didnt get the root ball small enough to completely be submerged in the kanuma soil. The satsuki azalea bonsai is a temperate tree that thrives in mild. Containergrown azaleas can be displayed indoors or out. The satsuki flowers from the end of may to early july and when not in bloom, it makes a lovely outdoor evergreen tree. A satsuki azalea in full bloom is a wonderful sight. The satsuki azalea bonsai is one of the most popular bonsai selections in japan. Satsuki azalea bonsai trees are a popular due to their flowering qualities. Satsuki azaleas have a diverse range of flower forms and color patterns with multiple patterns often appearing on a single plant.
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