AusBonsai

• Species name : Allocasuarina littoralis
• Original height of stock : 420mm
• Obtained : Gift from Rory. He purchased it from Bonsai World, 51 Watagan Forest Drive, Jilliby NSW 2259
• Cost of stock : Free for me but $16 for Rory

I am very excited to see what you do with this Steven. Its a great piece of material.

Having seen some of your shohin in the past, I'm sure you will turn it into greatness.

I repotted this one out of the ideal season (mid June) knowing that it would sulk (and hoping it would live) cause I reduced the roots by about 95%. Now that the weather is warming up I'm happy to see it bursting with buds.

Cool face, nice trunk and movement

CraigM wrote:Cool face, nice trunk and movement

Ditto... especially the face!

Very powerful tapered trunk. One to watch for

Groot!

My leader has died back to the trunk which will really set the development of this one back. I think I'll need an extra year to get this one looking good.

Unfortunately, due to the leader dying and there not being anything in a decent position to take over, I don't see a bright future in this one for this comp. It's a shame cause the trunk has great movement.
Regards,
Steven

Unfortunately, due to the leader dying and there not being anything in a decent position to take over, I don't see a bright future in this one for this comp. It's a shame cause the trunk has great movement.

That's a shame! I can still see a grin in the bark though, so hopefully the tree will have a nice surprise for you in the future!

Something got in under the bark and had a feast. This one's not looking like it's a contender for the competition.
Regards,
Steven

Wilson, I'm sorry!

*Actually, grow out that beard and you might pass for Tom Hanks

now the face has a body!