Each seedling was $2.50.
I added some quite aggressive movement in many of these seedlings: Front: Back: I have designed in one main path winding through this group and a number of side paths. Hopefully as these trees progress, I will slowly expose the paths within the chaos/density - tight paths that are so reminiscent of the walks I love ... who knows.
Once again - more thoughts on the background/what I am thinking can be found in this historical thread.There is a post here on January 1st 2019. viewtopic.php?f=36&t=26357&hilit=Moonah&start=75
You'll note - initially I discussed adding some tea tree. I didn't. I also had slightly older trees which met the criteria ... I included these but alas, they died (I have not removed them - perhaps they will re-spout but I doubt it.) Indeed, I think I have lost four or five trees to date but others are thriving so the planting will end around 27, I hope.
So there you have it. I have decided on three groups for my three entries - no surprise there!
River Red Gum; Swamp Paperbark and Moonah.
I am already learning and rapt that I have an expanded collection of these and other native trees. All because of this competition.
PS - I am using large deep 'training pots in all cases. Perhaps I should have placed them in the ground. Regardless, I am looking forward to matching my native trees with pots from local 'Potterers' in future; by the time the competition closes. I like the synchronicity of the idea.
It might be kinda cool if each of us used at least one pot from local potters from all around the country; a pretty good way to expose the great work of that industry I reckon! Of course, beautiful Japanese and other pots will be used too but just an idea for us all to consider.
Actually I am finding all my natives are responding well to hand-breaking/snapping and I then leave the broken bit to die its own way too. Also - I am noting some of the longer branches respond well to being tucked under the soil to re-appear (picture a U with the base of the U under the soil). Poor description ... I'll try to take a photo sometime soon too. I am doing that because you often see branches leaning out (either broken by wind or just sheer weight) - touching the soil and then rooting themselves at the tough point. I like this idea - it creates a sense of wildness and I reckon it should help create a sense of chaotic harmony ..as I like to call it.
