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What sought of an artist would I be if I could not find a solution to that little issue mojo. Being such a thick trunked tree we get away with alot more than if it was a more of an elegant tree. Finding solutions to things like this is where the real character in trees come out. I did not leave these thick branches on to save time, I left them because I liked them. I wish I was a better artist and was able to leave more of those old branches.
Maybe next time.

Glad you like Hugh

The second left branch may go and be replaced by the back branch, this should give the tree great depth and allow the branch above to take centre stage as it exits the kicker bend in the trunk. I have a liking for trees with LOTS of branches though so not sure?

I usually ignore native post but Im glad I looked!

Seems these bud off the trunk really well, so I'd continue with your plan but keep an eye out for future buds to replace the second heavy branch. Its a ripper so its worth the extra time.

Sorry Scott. I could replace that branch easily but all I am doing is chasing it back to shorten it some.

[quote="Scott Roxburgh"]I usually ignore native post but Im glad I looked!


I find that remark strange coming from a Moderator, on an AusBonsai site. After all the reason Steven started this site, was to promote the use of Native plants as Bonsai.
Encouragement is what it is all about.

Pup

That is coming along beautifully Bretts. You are starting to get a nice little collection together. Might see you displaying in the Arboretum one day Probably a good idea to concave cut those branch stubs

Thanks Bodi, if I was on plan i would have had one there for the opening

I appreciate what you are saying about the branch stubs and I do plan on carving more as I get more growth and meat where I need, maybe next time.

Hi Bretts

That is a great looking stump and I like the progress you have made so far, will follow future posts with interest as a have a smaller Lilly Pilly stump at home which I am yet to make a start on

Cheers

Looking good after the trim! Like where it's going..

Lilly pilly are bloody brilliant so get into them, This guy sits in full sun and it is bloody hot out here. Needs some Winter protection but not as much as fig. This was a little brittle during wiring not sure if that is this type or that it was on the dry side when working?
Lilly pilly = amazing bonsai material
Thanks for the likes

Hi Bretts , mate its coming up a treat . Its been good to see this one progress .

Cheers Alpine

Bretts wrote:Lilly pilly are bloody brilliant so get into them, This guy sits in full sun and it is bloody hot out here. Needs some Winter protection but not as much as fig. This was a little brittle during wiring not sure if that is this type or that it was on the dry side when working?
Lilly pilly = amazing bonsai material
Thanks for the likes

Totally agree Brett, the more I've been working on them lately the more I'm realising how good they are! Which only needs to be justified by this material!
I have found They are quite brittle though as you have discovered. All that means is more care is needed when wiring.

Hugh

Yes If I had have realised how brittle they were I would have not been so slack and wired back in November. Oh well we will get there eventually. Don't remember having that trouble with the smaller ones?

Needed to make an adjustment on this. Did it just as soon after watering and I found the branches bent much easier?

Bretts wrote:Needed to make an adjustment on this. Did it just as soon after watering and I found the branches bent much easier?

thats really interesting mate! considering that usually trees are more flexible after left dry for a while. ill be definitely be giving it a go on mine when i have to wire again.

Hugh

I was enjoying a Whiskey while working on the trees this afternoon and this was next on the list. Mostly wiring to do at the moment on this but decided I might just spend the rest of the night looking and not too much touching so I can keep going with the Whiskey without breaking any branches. Re-reading some of what I wrote I think that may be a good idea considering these branches can be a little brittle.