PJM rhododendron

[RJG2]

I know, not great for bonsai, I was new and stupid - but hey, I like it so far!

There is a post over in my "Threadless thread" when the air layer was removed:

RJGII's threadless projects

I'll be adding things here that don't deserve their own threads yet (for example things I'm not sure will survive ;) ). Let the fun begin!

www.bonsainut.com

May 2023:





July 2023:



Current (a frost killed most of the flower buds right as they were opening ):

 

[RJG2]

There's also a good amount of die back in strips on the trunk - not really sure how to handle that, but I might just let it do whatever it wants.

 

[RJG2]

Why did you my post @Carol 83?!?!

Edit: oh, probably because of the flowers.

 

[Carol 83]

Why did you my post @Carol 83?!?!

Edit: oh, probably because of the flowers.

(a frost killed most of the flower buds right as they were opening ):

Yes. Too bad too, they're purple! I'm not hatin' on your tree!

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

There's also a good amount of die back in strips on the trunk - not really sure how to handle that, but I might just let it do whatever it wants.

One looks like typical winter damage to azalea/rhododendron types.

In any event would want to gently clean any detritus off them and fully cut paste each.

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[KateM]

Any update on this tree?
Stopped at HD on the way from work and bought one. Thought two curved trunks looked nice.
Alway can go into landscape, bit would try to "bonsai" in the spring...

 

[RJG2]

Any update on this tree?
Stopped at HD on the way from work and bought one. Thought two curved trunks looked nice.
Alway can go into landscape, bit would try to "bonsai" in the spring...
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Haven't touched it this year, but I went and took a picture just for you!

I should put some wire on it...

 

[KateM]

Haven't touched it this year, but I went and took a picture just for you!

I should put some wire on it...

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Thank you!

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Looking pretty healthy!

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[RJG2]

Okay, @KateM, you made me pay attention to it...

(Almost) Completely wired. Tried to keep all the branches for the flowers in spring, but I did cut a couple, (and snapped a couple).