Phebalium squamulosum subsp. argenteum 3
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.
Their flowering is beautiful. I'll have to remember to take a photograph of them flowering next time.
15Jan2021
18Jan2023
Phebalium squamulosum 3
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Phebalium squamulosum 3
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Rory
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
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How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Phebalium squamulosum 3
You're getting some really good structure there, I'm interested to see how this one progresses.
Phebalium looks to have a lot of attractive options across the different species, some of them have even smaller leaves. The flowers remind of Volkameria heterophylla (Clerodendrum heterophyllum). This would make a nice local substitute!
Phebalium looks to have a lot of attractive options across the different species, some of them have even smaller leaves. The flowers remind of Volkameria heterophylla (Clerodendrum heterophyllum). This would make a nice local substitute!
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Re: Phebalium squamulosum 3
Really interested in this plant. I bought one the other day for the garden in a nice shady spot. I probably should’ve bought 2
It looks fantastic and I hope you keep the updates coming!
It looks fantastic and I hope you keep the updates coming!
Mickey
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Re: Phebalium squamulosum 3
03Nov2023
This has been repotted into its first Bonsai pot. Sam Miller pot (USA).
Looking forward to seeing how this develops over time.
It has a tendency to shoot back from low down occasionally, so waiting patiently to see if it does on the bottom left.
This has been repotted into its first Bonsai pot. Sam Miller pot (USA).
Looking forward to seeing how this develops over time.
It has a tendency to shoot back from low down occasionally, so waiting patiently to see if it does on the bottom left.
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Rory
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227