[ID] no idea but it looks cool

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[ID] no idea but it looks cool

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New to bonsai, ive been reading up and buying some nursery stock. No idea what this is. tiny leaves, lots of little branches.. Would really appreciate your advice. cheers
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Re: [ID] no idea but it looks cool

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Hi Phillicondor,

I am not sure what you have there, however the photo quality does make it difficult. I would suggest taking some more photos with a closer shot of the leaves and flowers if it has any.

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Could be a baeckea, babingtonia virgata? Pretty sure they have changed names again now..... Clearer pics of bark, flowers and foliage will help. Preferably close ups.
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I believe Boics is 100 % correct despite the photo quality
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I think so too. Lovely tree and great find :yes:
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I have a progression there of mine so you can see.

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Thanks guys. A Google search for babingtonia virgata has confirmed it. Checked out the progression too. I've gotta say i love this website. Ps ill work on my photography skills
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Boics wrote:Could be a baeckea, babingtonia virgata? Pretty sure they have changed names again now..... Clearer pics of bark, flowers and foliage will help. Preferably close ups.
Is Sannantha Virgata this week, will probably be something different next week though ;) :lol:
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