I can't let shibui and Watto go unanswered.
Old tattered crab apple, grown from cutting before I found out they were difficult. Ground-grown, nasty die-back down the trunk due to root hacks - it powers along regardless.
Oh, and Rory, it's a special Australian Native crab-apple. Highly recommended.
Gavin
Another crab
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Re: Another crab
that's a very old stump for sure . have you got a pic of the branch structure out of leaf. don't see many in the cascade form . im liking it
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Re: Another crab
Beautiful, and the stand is something special.
Do you think the flowers are earlier than usual this year Gavin?
Do you think the flowers are earlier than usual this year Gavin?
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Re: Another crab
Gotta love that Gavin and I am with Watto... well done for taking the time to select a wonderful stand to show off the tree. 
Seriously though - what a little beauty.
Seriously though - what a little beauty.
Tending bonsai teaches me patience.
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Re: Another crab
Hi Gavin
I too would like to see this tree without leaves please.
If possible any pics of its earlier development would be appreciated .
Well done.
I too would like to see this tree without leaves please.
If possible any pics of its earlier development would be appreciated .
Well done.
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Re: Another crab
I love growing things before I find out they're difficult. 
Lots of character in that trunk, by the looks! Gorgeous flowers too. Hopefully one day my crabapple will flower!
Lots of character in that trunk, by the looks! Gorgeous flowers too. Hopefully one day my crabapple will flower!
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Re: Another crab
Good old stump by the look of it. Some carvings would take it to the next level.. well done.
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Re: Another crab
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
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Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
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How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Another crab
I'm not sure the world is ready to see this thing without leaves, but if I remember...
Gavin
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