Whats the main species of pine used in the SEQ plantations? More specific the plantations at the southern end of the sunny coast. I always thought they were radiata but more recently i was told they are nigra. Does anyone know?
John
SEQ plantation pine species?
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Re: SEQ plantation pine species?
Pinus Jefferyi, the Slash pine as far as I know and emminently suitable for bonsai
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Re: SEQ plantation pine species?
If it helps with the id i can get pics of the bark, also the needles are arranged in groups of 2 and 3
