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Hi all, was hoping you could help me id a species of tree we have at work, and if it's suitable for bonsai, the best time time to take cuttings
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Better shots of the foliage

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It looks very similar to callitris columellaris.

There are a couple of different varieties and they are good for bonsai
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That does look a likely culprit mtarros
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And with all those seed pods maybe seed is a good alternative to cuttings?
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Maybe, although I think they've all thrown out their seeds already. I'll have a look on Monday
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Thanks for the help guys, now to look up cuttings info...
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