2015 Native Symposium Photos

[Gerard]

44. Acacia howittii
Sticky wattle

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History: This tree has been trained as a bonsai since being obtained as nursery stock 18 years ago.
Horticulture: The tree is very vigorous and gets a very heavy cut back in November. Each branch is cut back to an upward growing bud so as to give an arching effect as the new branches grow and weep down. Root pruning is best carried out annually as the roots rapidly fill the pot. Wiring is seldom used in shaping. Apart from occasional caterpillars it is relatively pest free. Because of its vigour, good watering in summer is required.

[Gerard]

45. Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’
Bottlebrush ‘Captain Cook’

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History: This tree was dug from a garden by the previous owner in the mid 1990’s. When it was acquired by the current owner in January 2013 the tree was in very poor health. The tree was immediately repotted and allowed to regain health. A complete reshaping took place in November 2014 which required significant wiring and some branch removal. The rotting in the trunk was stabilised and it now forms a feature of the tree. The tree was potted into the current pot in December 2014.
Horticulture: Now that the shape is defined, the tree only needs pruning back to maintain the silhouette. The ramification needs to be increased in places but this is progressing well. The tree flowers well but this has proved to be a bit of a hazard as the nectar seeking wattle birds have broken some of the fragile branches. Good watering over summer is necessary.

[Gerard]

46. Lophostemon confertus
Queensland box/Brush box

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History: The origins of this tree are uncertain. It was acquired by the current owner in early 2013. At the time it was in poor health. The tree was immediately repotted to restore its health. The shape and structure of the tree was poorly defined. A major reshaping was undertaken in late 2013 and this was progressed further in early 2014. The tree was potted into its current pot in January 2014.
Horticulture: This tree is now very healthy and readily buds back on bare wood. The tree has responded well to wiring and is quite flexible. Usually major cuts are not sealed with wound sealant. The wounds appear to heal over better this way. Total defoliation has not been attempted on this tree but would probably be successful in reducing the leaf size and increasing the ramification. It is grown in full sun and requires a moist soil.

[Gerard]

47. Leptospermum sp.
Tea tree

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History: The tree was purchased as nursery stock two years ago. It had its first styling and potting in late 2013. It was potted into current pot in February 2014.
Horticulture: The tree responds well to root pruning and wiring. The tree responds well to heavy pruning which is done after flowering which occurs in early summer.

[Gerard]

48. Eucalyptus wimmerensis
Wimmera mallee box

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History: The tree was acquired as nursery stock 15 months ago. It had its first wiring, and hard cut back to establish its shape in August 2014.
Horticulture: It responded very well to this treatment. It was recently potted into the current pot and rewired. The thickness has doubled in a very short time. I hope to emulate how this tree grows in nature. To achieve this result I will keep in mind the important bonsai guidelines.

[Gerard]

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49. Display of miniature bonsai using Australian native plants

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[EdwardH]

The trees just keep getting better.

[Gerard]

The trees just keep getting better.

Sorry Edward, that is the last of the exhibition from me. I will try to dig up some from the symposium but I know they are poorer quality. I welcome other photos if they are around.

[Ryceman3]

The trees just keep getting better.

Sorry Edward, that is the last of the exhibition from me. I will try to dig up some from the symposium but I know they are poorer quality. I welcome other photos if they are around.

Got a couple of shots from the first day of the symposium I will try & post soon...

[Gerard]

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Styling demonstrations

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leptospermum laevigatum (Coastal tea tree) During this session questions were posed in slide form and answered/discussed

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Miles spoke about brachychitons

[Gerard]

A critique session was conducted by Gavin, Quentin and Neil

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[Gerard]

Kevin has a wealth of knowlege about eucalypts

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[John Henry]

Hi All have had a couple of inquires as to the progression of the Leptospermum laevigatun that was one of the demo trees at the Symposium.The tree has now been repotted and doing well.
cheers John

[Rintar]

Stunning trees love this thread will go over it many times no doubt.

[Andrew F]

Hi All have had a couple of inquires as to the progression of the Leptospermum laevigatun that was one of the demo trees at the Symposium.The tree has now been repotted and doing well.
cheers John

Gonna insist on more pics of this lepto!!! unreal John.