Category 1 Allocasuarina littoralis

[tanglefoot]

The bulloak, Allocasuarina littoralis is normally an errect growing small to medium tree of dry and well drained areas. However sometimes in exposed situations, such as a coastal site, you do see trees with some movement in the trunk and branches.

The trunks develop a rugged, fissured bark at a reasonably young age and give the impression of maturity beyond their years. This tree is 40cm x 40cm, is about 8 years old from a seedling (nursery grown) and has been trained and living in its' Pat Kennedy pot for a year.

It has been grown and trained by Tanglefoot in the minority-government state of Tasmania.

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[MelaQuin]

Nicely done. Your match of tree and pot is excellent, especially since that pot is NOT an easy match for a tree... I know, I've tried several trees in and out of mine and only got one to fit well. Very interesting bonsai and captures the Aussie feel very nicely.

[Woz]

wow, tanglefoot. love that tree, I have to agree with Mel, you've done a great job pairing the tree with the pot as well as capturing the natural elements of a cas you would see in the wild.
I would love to see any future styling/developement you do on this tree so please keep us updated.

[tanglefoot]

Thanks Mel and Woz. This is one of those trees that I just love in real life, but when i photograph it I feeel I need to make adjustments! The photos just don't give the depth....need 3D!

[Spinner]

Tangles, old buddy, I think you've just given this style of pot a reprieve!

Love the match-up!!

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