Paulpash
Masterpiece
One of my oldest friends from the bonsai club I used to go to has passed away the chairman phoned me to say she had left me this Azalea as a gift as I loved it's bright pink flowers. I think it's a kurume Azalea rather than a satsuki but I am not sure... If anyone can differentiate between the two I'd be grateful. I have had this tree a year now and it has not put forward much in the way of growth last season despite me feeding it.
Sadly it has been neglected (she was very ill) and the branches are quite leggy. There is also some die back in the trunk (the bark forms a darker spiral about 5 inches up the trunk). I think the roots under this die back have also suffered. I'd really like to be able to restore this tree to its former beauty but it does not seem very vigorous at all.
My request is an action plan for this tree probably spanning many years... A la brian van fleet!! First to get it healthy and then restyle. I've taken a few pics so you can see the problems I am faced with. I am new to azaleas so any tips regarding maintenance is appreciated.
Sadly it has been neglected (she was very ill) and the branches are quite leggy. There is also some die back in the trunk (the bark forms a darker spiral about 5 inches up the trunk). I think the roots under this die back have also suffered. I'd really like to be able to restore this tree to its former beauty but it does not seem very vigorous at all.
My request is an action plan for this tree probably spanning many years... A la brian van fleet!! First to get it healthy and then restyle. I've taken a few pics so you can see the problems I am faced with. I am new to azaleas so any tips regarding maintenance is appreciated.