Syzygium paniculatum (Lilly Pilly/Brush Cherry)

[lennard]

I like to work with this species very much because they can give you everything you could ask for when doing bonsai. Here in RSA they grow into big trees- although they take a long time to add some girth to the trunks.

What I want to ask: Why are there so few examples of bigger Lilly Pilly bonsai on the net and why don't you guys in Australia dug yamadori of this species?

Are they seen as "common" because the grow so easily?

Lennard

[fae]

Good Morning Lenard
I agree they are great material to work on. Lovely leaves and easy to strike.

As you mentioned they do not thicken quickly. When I joined the School of Bonsai many years ago all beginners were given a Lilly Pilly starter plant, I still have this plant and it is still a work in progress project. It stands about 40 cm tall and the trunk only 2cm wide. It may well benefit from some time spent in the ground.

I can only talk about the Sydney region, I cannot recall ever seeing this plant growing in the wild. Have seen lots in gardens,especially as hedging plants.

Fiona

[Hailun]

There are plenty of lillypilly in bushland around Sydney, but it is illegal to dig from the bush as it is a native and most bushland is either National Parks or council managed reserves

[toohey]

Hi Fiona,
I am in my first term beginner at the school of bonsai - a great place to learm.
Any chance you might post a pick of your Lilly Pilly.
Regards,
Michael

[Craig]

here's a lilly pilly i found on AusBonsai when searching oneday, very nice example indeed,

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