2016 Convention Demo Tree (Hobart)

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2016 Convention Demo Tree (Hobart)

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I have just thinned and wired this melaleuca ericafolia.
melaleuca ericafolia convention demo tree.jpg
This tree was given its' first styling at the 2016 AABC Convention in Hobart by Quentin Valentine with assistance from Chris Xepappas.
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Such a good tree Gerard!
I love it.
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Fantastic Tree Gerard , lovely natural design.
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+1 - top tree. [THUMBS UP SIGN]


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