Told it was a Mel, Id please.

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Told it was a Mel, Id please.

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Bought this today for a few bucks and the seller thought it was a Mel of some sort.
After seeing some of the trees in he Aussie Day comp I’ve become seriously inspired to have a crack at some locals.
I’m pretty new to the natives and was hoping someone could id it for me and whether it’s suitable for bonsai.
Cheers in advance,
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On the east coast I would guess Mel linariifolia but without flowers I can't be positive. Mel ericifolia is another possibility.
M. linariifolia is good for bonsai. It responds well to pruning, tolerates root pruning in summer and grows quite quick :tu: M. ericifolia is just as good.
Even if it is another Mel it is very likely to do well as bonsai.
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Muchas gracias mate.
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