I bought this Lilly Pilly as a bonsai in training about 7 years ago. I was hesitant at first because in my area I've never known a Lilly Pilly not to be badly affected by psyllids, even the resistant varieties. I bought it anyway because of its impressive trunk and I was prepared to have it constantly dosed with confidor. I have no idea what variety it is, just that it has the usual white flowers and purple fruit.
I must have chosen wisely because in the time I've had it, it's never had a single leaf blemished by psyllids. , even while those in surrounding gardens are covered in it. I get a lot of enjoyment from this tree, from the summer flowers to the purple fruit in Autumn.
Matt.
Psyllid free Lilly Pilly
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Re: Psyllid free Lilly Pilly
Cool Matt!
I dig LP, and think they are a great specimen for bonsai.
Yours is no exception. Nice!
I dig LP, and think they are a great specimen for bonsai.
Yours is no exception. Nice!
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Re: Psyllid free Lilly Pilly
Looks great. I have seen some fairly aged Lilly pilly at work. On spec at the moment 75% off so I am thinking of having a crack with air layering one i have my eye on. Your post has made up my mind. Ill go in and buy it today.
Maybe look as nice as yours some day [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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Maybe look as nice as yours some day [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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