Tumut Grevillea [Keels]

[Keels]

Progression Thread

Grevillea Wilkinsonii

Common Name: Tumut Grevillea
Flower Head: toothbrush-like clusters
Flower Colour: toothed silky foliage
Leaf Type: Needle
Plant Type: Up to 3 meters. Shurb.
Frost tolerances: heavy Frost

I only just purchased this tree at cool country natives in Canberra. Its listed as a threatened species. It was only recently discovered and only grows along the parts of the Goobarragandra River in NSW. I thought why not give it a go. Now all the advise I have read states that the leaves would be too long and the flowers too big for bonsai. I trust this advise but i also like to see if its possible to create something unique.

So the plan is to repot into more free draining soil mix and wire to add some shape early.

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Its going to flower soon.

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[Keels]

a bit of research has uncovered some cool facts and history on this tree. I can also see how it grows in it's native habitat. https://youtu.be/4A2fatLK61I