Melaleuca bracteata and in South Africa it is known as Johannesburg Gold. What do you all think?
Melaleuca bracteata
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Melaleuca bracteata
Well, I went and got my second true Aussie native!
Melaleuca bracteata and in South Africa it is known as Johannesburg Gold. What do you all think?
Melaleuca bracteata and in South Africa it is known as Johannesburg Gold. What do you all think?
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Re: Melaleuca bracteata
Nice one Andrew
In Australia the common name for M. bracteata is Revolution Gold and the mature bark on them is exquisite!
I like the look of the trunk on yours and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Regards,
Steven
In Australia the common name for M. bracteata is Revolution Gold and the mature bark on them is exquisite!
I like the look of the trunk on yours and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Regards,
Steven
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Re: Melaleuca bracteata
Nice bottom
be interesting to see what you can do with it.
Ken
be interesting to see what you can do with it.
Ken
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Re: Melaleuca bracteata
Looking good Andrew!
Couldn't stop myself..."go for gold mate"...
Cheers, Dario.
Couldn't stop myself..."go for gold mate"...
Cheers, Dario.
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Re: Melaleuca bracteata
Dario wrote:Looking good Andrew!
Couldn't stop myself..."go for gold mate"...![]()
Cheers, Dario.

