Just thought Id share the first flower on my Banksia Eric. Its been a bit neglected over the summer. Work to begin in spring.
Peter
ericifolia Flower
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Re: ericifolia Flower
Hi Grant,
I found this tree at a nursery in Young. The nurseryman had been training it as a 4 foot standard for a number of years. I asked if he was willing to sell and he said $30 and its yours. When I bought it home I cut it back hard. This produced a low bud at which point I cut it back. It has been developed over the past 3 years and this year is the first in a Bonsai pot.
I found this tree at a nursery in Young. The nurseryman had been training it as a 4 foot standard for a number of years. I asked if he was willing to sell and he said $30 and its yours. When I bought it home I cut it back hard. This produced a low bud at which point I cut it back. It has been developed over the past 3 years and this year is the first in a Bonsai pot.
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Re: ericifolia Flower
thanks pete for sharing i have often wondered about eric. i love the smaller cigar flowers of this variety. might just have to find one now. i also look forward to this tree's future in your hands. 
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Re: ericifolia Flower
Congratulations on the first flower Peter! You couldn't have hoped for a better position for it.
It has developed very well over three years and I look forward to seeing its progression over the next 3.
Thanks,
Steven
It has developed very well over three years and I look forward to seeing its progression over the next 3.
Thanks,
Steven
