Development of ericifolia

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » March 23rd, 2011, 6:20 pm

I bought this tree in 2005 as a standardized pot plant ( 1.7 Meters). The nursery was located in Young NSW and the owner/nurseryman had been experimenting with this plant for some years and wasn't happy with its progress.

When I got it home I reduced its size to a lower branch (in pic 1) which I suspect had developed due to neglect. ( Bonus for me ).

As you can see by the progression photos it has develop well over the years.

Peter

Ellen · Post by **Ellen** » March 23rd, 2011, 6:57 pm

Wow, that's some improvement! I have lots looking like the first photo so hopefully they will end up like the last.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » March 23rd, 2011, 7:33 pm

I agree ,you have done wonders with this ericifolia Peter, great work with the transformation in only 6 yrs,, Regards Craig

Leevers · Post by **Leevers** » March 23rd, 2011, 8:02 pm

Amazing progressional shots!

Thanks for sharing

hugh grant · Post by **hugh grant** » March 23rd, 2011, 8:30 pm

Excellent results over that amount of time. It's a fine looking tree, I like it alot.

Hugh

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » March 24th, 2011, 3:37 pm

Thank you all for the feedback

Peter

Ash · Post by **Ash** » March 24th, 2011, 6:18 pm

Love the shape Peter, It is great to see progressions of unusual native material being taken from raw stock to show bench bonsai in such a short time. Peter by posting this progressions I think you will have encouraged a lot of people (who live where it can be grown) to try Banksia ericifolia.
regards
Ash

Tony Bebb · Post by **Tony Bebb** » March 24th, 2011, 10:41 pm

Very nice PeterH

Category 1 material that one.

Tony

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » March 8th, 2012, 5:40 pm

Its good to see 3 flower spikes this year.

Should be open in another 1-2 weeks.

I will post pic when they open.

I hoping to find a better pot over the winter.

Peter

Hornet · Post by **Hornet** » March 8th, 2012, 5:42 pm

WOW!!!! mate thats a stunning ericifolia, cudo's to you, you have done an amazing job with it

Bretts · Post by **Bretts** » March 8th, 2012, 6:13 pm

Those flower spikes are very cool. Nice work

Ash · Post by **Ash** » March 8th, 2012, 6:58 pm

The hat comes of to you again Peter,

I absolutely love this tree. Can't wait for the pics with flowers. Ash

Watto · Post by **Watto** » March 8th, 2012, 7:23 pm

Thanks Peter, you have again inspired us non-native people to have a go at our local flora. Will we see this at the native show in the couple of weeks?

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » March 8th, 2012, 7:46 pm

Thanks guys,
Watto, Due to the organisers wanting fresh material and fresh blood I unfortunately withdrew this tree and one of my Eucs.This will be the first year I have missed out supplying one of my trees since the show began.

Disappointed , but there is always another show. I hope to have it a different pot next time it is shown.

Peter

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » April 15th, 2012, 3:14 pm

Flowers are opening

AusBonsai

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