Kunzea-mallee root planting

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Kunzea-mallee root planting

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Afternoon everyone,
Here are a couple of Kunzea ericoides I collected a while back. I had these mallee roots lying around and thought it's about time I used them. Still got some wiring to do but happy so far.
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That's awesome Josh!

Does the mallee root have to be treated at all before planting (wood hardener, fibreglass or some other type of lining etc)? Or is it just a given that it has a limited life span?

Either way it looks great.

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Pearcy001 wrote:That's awesome Josh!

Does the mallee root have to be treated at all before planting (wood hardener, fibreglass or some other type of lining etc)? Or is it just a given that it has a limited life span?

Either way it looks great.

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I did think about sealing it but mallee root is about as hard as they come so I think by the time it rots it'll be time for a new pot anyway.
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Thanks for the info.

To me the top tree looks as if a bird dropped a seed up high in its nest, now the tree is growing to reach for the light.

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Now that's a damn fine idea... Didn't have a clue what to do with my mallees.

Good beginning.

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GavinG wrote:Now that's a damn fine idea... Didn't have a clue what to do with my mallees.

Good beginning.

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Well if you don't know what to do with the how about I take them off your hands then, I've got this really cool
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I had a piece of mallee in a fish tank for ten years. I used it for brackish water fish. In 1990 I put a shimpaku juniper Phoenix graft, wrap around. It is still there, has never been treated,
I also use smaller pieces for accent planting moss looks good with natives.

Mrs pup and I have used it as our logo on our calling card.

Cheers pup
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Ah Josh...

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