My olive progression

[Sammy D]

This olive is one of the very first trees that i have worked on. It was the first real effort on branch selection and shaping i have done. I got it in 2011. Here is the first pic.

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obviously still a lot of work to go but i think slowly getting there. Had lots of fun on the way and hopefully lots more to come.

[CraigM]

Cool tree, like the progression shots as well.

[MOGGINATOR]

this is just coming along so beautifully love the progression cant wait to see the next lot of pics

[Kevin]

Well Done Sammy,

This Olive looks great.

Kevin

[TerraTrekka]

Great olive there! Just curious as to what substrate you're using please? I just halved my lignotuber and wanna give it the best shot at bouncing back!

Cheers

[Sammy D]

Im lazy so just use bunnings bonsai mix on bonsai pot trees. Foam box trees and stock i use half good potting mix and half vermiculite. Easy for me as i get free used vermiculite from work.

[Sammy D]

Just an update. I sort of restyled this in a video i made on you tube called (Aussie bonsai bloke). Was a bit of fun. No idea how to add a link. Someone might know???? I changed it from a more padded pine look to a deciduous look. It still has some filling out to do so its probably in between both styles at the moment. I think its an improvement. Thoughts always welcome.

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[robb63]

Hi Sammy, I agree it's a big improvement suits the tree better. more natural feel to me
You guys in SA are spoilt with all the olives you have to choose from.
I bought one from a gentleman from SA at the Ausbonsai market day. He told me they grow all over the place in
SA like wild weeds.
Just recently I collected a European olive in Sydney, after years of looking out. Funny how that
happens that soon after buying my first olive I finally find one . Well now I got a biggin and a littlin I'm happy,
at leasy until I get a chance to 'drive' to SA for visit and top up my olive numbers.
Do you have some bird or possum issues ? with the wire mesh on top of your pots or is there another reason?
cheers

[Watto]

I agree, really starting to progress positively. I think the mesh is for blackbirds who pinch the moss?

[Keep Calm and Ramify]

Aussie Bonsai Bloke - seen your youtube vids before this post,
Good on you for taking the time & effort to visually share your joy of bonsai.

[Sammy D]

Yeh blackbirds here like to dig. Lots of them too. If you dont have the mesh those buggers can clear out all the moss in one morning.

[Sammy D]

Update for those that enjoy progressions

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[shibui]

Good progress in 6 years
Should encourage others who are starting off with undeveloped trees.

[Akhi]

Great result Sammy. I just went they your whole progression what are great outcome in 6 years.
One question, did you flat cut the base of the tree?


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[Ryceman3]

Nice looking tree there... Modelled nicely by a guy in a nice pair of shorts!

It's an inspirational progression.