Development of ericifolia

Ericifolia, Integrifolia, Marginata, Serrata, Spinulosa etc
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Development of ericifolia

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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.

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Wow, that's some improvement! I have lots looking like the first photo so hopefully they will end up like the last.
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I agree ,you have done wonders with this ericifolia Peter, great work with the transformation in only 6 yrs,, Regards Craig
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Amazing progressional shots!

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

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Thank you all for the feedback

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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.
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Very nice PeterH

Category 1 material that one.

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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.

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WOW!!!! mate thats a stunning ericifolia, cudo's to you, you have done an amazing job with it
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Those flower spikes are very cool. Nice work :tu:
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The hat comes of to you again Peter, :worship: I absolutely love this tree. Can't wait for the pics with flowers. Ash
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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?
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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.

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Flowers are opening
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