Questionable azalea, but nevertheless...

mistermoyogi

I initially chose this azalea from the nursery rows at a local establishment because I was attracted by the movement in the lower part of the tree, in addition to the bulky trunk and nice surface rootage, in my opinion. Thiese attributes are what I normally look for when cavassing nurseries. However, there were a few negatives that I realized after that - namely that the cultivar is larger-leaved and deciduous, and not known for very good ramification (at least not that I have observed in landscape specimens over the years). Also, I am not sure of its bud back potential, although I think that it should be pretty good, considering the species.

Bottom line is that I obviously chose to work with it anyway - nothing ventured, nothing gained - if it does survive, it will be nice to document its subsequent growth - it is a Gibraltar hybrid.

Regards,
Tom Simonyi

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peterA

Here's the line I see.

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agraham

Peter beat me to it ....being the miser that I am...I'd airlayer the other branches if possible.

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dracothered

This is what I saw also and here is my vert of it trimed back.

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mistermoyogi

Thank you all for your input and virtuals....actually I was thinking of leaving it the way it is until budding begins and progresses, and then proceeding from there. I kind of like the look of the primary branching at this point.

Regards,
Tom

jarrydbonsai

this virt is possible the only question is are you willing to spend up to ten yrs creating it.

hope you like it

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mistermoyogi

Just did the math, and I don't think so....

mistermoyogi

Jarry: Forgot to mention that I do like your virtual very much. Thanks for your input.


Regards,
Tom

mistermoyogi

This is how the tree looks at the present time. For the time being, I have decided on a triple-trunk design...

Regards,
Tom