The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium

[Scott Roxburgh]

I'll admit that I am not the biggest advocate for Aussie natives as bonsai, I know next to nothing about them...

But while in VIC this christmas/new years period, I noticed the truely inspirational Leptospermum(s), along the coast and in many of the national parks we went to.
I'll have to update with some pics...

But when looking through a Japanese website, I saw this:
http://www.y-bonsai.co.jp/cgi-bin/item_ ... 0101000150

Good to see aussie trees getting overseas exposure!

[alpineart]

Hi Scott , just goes to show that not all Japanese Bonsai follow the rules , or is it just a pot plant .

Cheers Alpineart

[Steven]

Thanks for pointing it out Scott!

Shame it's not a more mature specimen.

Regards,
Steven

[Pup]

In the number 31 issue of the Shohin ten book,( cant remember what they call it) on page 174 is a very nice mature leptospermum pink cascade.

They have been using them for a while, we have a member here who has some beautiful ones, quite mature too.

Pup

[GavinG]

Any chance of some pix, Pup? There aren't that many good ones around. I'm only just starting on leptos, and I've got no idea how hard you cut them, whether you cut them hard each year, or only when they've got some serious bulk, whether you treat them more or less like junipers, or what the hell... They're not like mels or callistemons, and they won't wire, unless it's tiny. Seems like you need to think 5 years ahead, to get the branches to go where you want.

Any help and inspiration appreciated.

Gavin

[Mojo Moyogi]

Wait till they discover L.laevigatum

Cheers,
Mojo

[banksia]

Where's C.J??

Cheers!
Anthony

[Pup]

Any chance of some pix, Pup? There aren't that many good ones around. I'm only just starting on leptos, and I've got no idea how hard you cut them, whether you cut them hard each year, or only when they've got some serious bulk, whether you treat them more or less like junipers, or what the hell... They're not like mels or callistemons, and they won't wire, unless it's tiny. Seems like you need to think 5 years ahead, to get the branches to go where you want.

Any help and inspiration appreciated.

Gavin

Hi Gavin, I only grow L. brachyandrum, which is quite easy, but scoparium is as you say a different story. However if you look up newzealndteatrees here you will find CJ Leo who is the guy I was referring to.

Cheers Pup