[Boom 64] Callistemon- entry 1.

[boom64]

Species Callistemon.
Height 170mm from base to trunk chop.
Origin Mollymook market in 2010 for $10.00.

Great competition Steven and co. I brought this Callistemon to try and learn about a new species. Hopefuly i can do it justice.
Thanks John and good luck to all.

[boom64]

Sorry people forgot to download second photo as per rules. Regards John.

[boom64]

Hi All,
Here is my Callistemon. I wired and selected branches straight away. Repotted today, was going to put in a bonsai pot, but the roots were very thick and course. Trimed them back lightly and will pot up later. Cut off wire as was starting to bite.Will cut back branches and work on ramification once it settles down.
Hopefuly i am going about this the right way. Cheers John [Boom 64].

[kcpoole]

Nice tree John
Good idea to take it slower to get into a bonsai pot. If they do not fit, do not force the issue and risk the tree,
The comp has plenty of time next year to get trees into the final pot after winter.

Ken

[boom64]

Hi All,
Here is the latest update of my Callistemon. Not that much to report , growth has been slow. I will just keep my fingers crossed. Regards John.

[boom64]

Hi,
There is not much to report. The plant has been very slow to respond. Thinking about trunk chopping, but will read up before i go ahead. Hopefuly things will improve.
Cheers John.

[boom64]

Hi ,
Once again not much to report, hopefully the sunshine will fire things up.
Cheers John.