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Phebalium squamulosum 1

Posted: December 30th, 2022, 10:38 pm
by Rory
Phebalium squamulosum 1

This species has been a trial and has proven to be a very successful bonsai candidate.

Phebalium squamulosum stems and the underside of the foliage can have a slight rusty coloured tinge to it.
It shoots all over the tree and back-buds really well, but not usually from the base.
It tolerates heavy root reduction with no problem at all
It tolerates both over-watering and drought.
They are highly tolerant of shade.

This specimen was originally going to be about 30-40cm high, but then I wanted a few shohin/mame Phebaliums, so this was given a serious trunk chop.
It has since been root pruned further each time, in preparation for a small pot.
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20Jan2022


I realize its not quite yet 01.01.2023, but its easier to post that its 2023, so looking back people can easily distinguish that its a year apart. Its only 1 day before the actual date.
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01Jan2023

Re: Phebalium squamulosum 1

Posted: November 3rd, 2023, 1:32 pm
by Rory
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03Nov2023

Potted up into a Sam Miller pot (USA)
These guys are really hardy. I have no concerns about placing this tree into a small pot.
Looking forward to seeing it flower in time.