I photographed these trees on a drive down to Geelong from Melbourne, I believe...with an infrared converted digital camera...which is why they're in black and white, soz.
Needless to say, I was very taken by the trunks on these trees. Absolutely no idea what they are...
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They do a bit, don't they! It was the amazing twists and twirls in the bark that caught my eyeby juan73870 » less than a minute ago
they look a bit like alpinearts fused trident trunks!
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?Leptospermum laevigatum? I know they7 grow like this down on Mornington Peninsula. Thanks for posting.
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That's what I thought too Gavin. The leaves look right in a couple of the shots.
Moonah also have contorted trunks but don't usually have the ropy bark and have much thinner leaves.
Moonah also have contorted trunks but don't usually have the ropy bark and have much thinner leaves.
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Great photos Mel! Thanks for posting. 
As someone with a whole bunch of Leptospermum laevigatum seedlings that I've been bending into contortions, does anyone have any idea how long they take to produce that amazing fissured bark?
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As someone with a whole bunch of Leptospermum laevigatum seedlings that I've been bending into contortions, does anyone have any idea how long they take to produce that amazing fissured bark?
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Thanks guys, I wouldn't know if I've seen any of these up here in Qld, and I see they're classed as a significant environmental weed in Vic and WA! If nothing else, that means they must be good for bonsai. 
As for how long they take to produce the bark, I suspect it might be a decade or so Matt. Maybe... I also read that the bark sheds in strips, perhaps it can be "encouraged" to shed early?
As for how long they take to produce the bark, I suspect it might be a decade or so Matt. Maybe... I also read that the bark sheds in strips, perhaps it can be "encouraged" to shed early?
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The peeling bark happens reasonably quick - probably only a few years old.
It is the ropy texture of the trunks that really sets these older trees apart. Mine have not started to show that yet after nearly 15 years. I suspect it will be much longer until it shows up in pot grown trees.
It is the ropy texture of the trunks that really sets these older trees apart. Mine have not started to show that yet after nearly 15 years. I suspect it will be much longer until it shows up in pot grown trees.
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I was hoping to drop in and finally get to see the collection in April, not sure our driving trip will happen now though.There's a good one at the NBPCA. I'll try and get some photos.
