Acmena or Syzygium Lilly Pilly

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Acmena or Syzygium Lilly Pilly

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This was on the raffle table at last night meeting. After all the people had taken there prizes. This was left, Sue Mrs Pup runs the raffle. She asked if any one wanted it the answer was no. So it was given to me :!: .

We have had a lot of discussion here about what to do. Well lets see what we would do with this. Apparently it was some ones hedge that is why we are not sure which one it is. I will post pictures of how it looked this morning 1 hour ago then this afternoon I will post what I did see how close you got. The virtual virtuoso's are more than welcome. If it goes for long enough I might hold of posting till tomorrow. Here then are the before Pic's.
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I will be back lets see how we go EH :!:
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Does not look like any one is willing to have a go at what they would do :!: Why :?:

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[quote]Does not look like any one is willing to have a go at what they would do Why {/quote]

Because some of us youngsters have to work!! :cry:
I will try and have a crack at it tonight though. Keep up the good work Pup
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Pup wrote:Does not look like any one is willing to have a go at what they would do :!: Why :?:

If you think about a little it will come to you.
Gday Mr Pup!

I didn't reallize this was a challenge... Here's my 5 minute entry:
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So, what do I win?

:D
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FlyBri wrote:
Pup wrote:Does not look like any one is willing to have a go at what they would do :!: Why :?:

If you think about a little it will come to you.
Gday Mr Pup!

I didn't reallize this was a challenge... Here's my 5 minute entry:
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So, what do I win?

:D
When you get here you can have your choice ;) :roll: :!: A Bavarian Pilsener or a coffee :P

I like that nebari now if only.
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Pup wrote:I like that nebari now if only.
Well, it might take some time, but I'll show you how I achieved it:
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I had hoped to turn that downward facing branch into a surface root. Hopefully you can find more nice ones on the right. (The white lines are where I have root pruned.)

Bavarian Pilsener, eh? Perhaps coffee is the go, as it's only 3PM here. :|

Thanks.

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I like where you went Fly. I must admit I have not gone that far over. The likeness is uncanny though. No PK pot though as I have to rest it now and get some growth into it. As I said the likeness is uncanny, what is they say about great minds :roll: . They explode :lol: :roll:
Will post tonight. Let us see if we can get some more having a shot we have one who is at work poor sod. That would interfere with my life style :P :lol:
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Well it appears no one else is going to try, so I will post the result of my little try at it.
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As I said in the earlier post not over as far, Fly but it gave me goose bumps.
As you are in Victoria and I am in Perth
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Haha! That is uncanny, guys!! :D
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Japh wrote:Haha! That is uncanny, guys!! :D
It is. I started this at 10-33 am Perth time what time Mr Fly please :?:

A spooked Mr Pup :o :? :roll: :P
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hey pup.

if i wasnt at work i would of given you a virt :) dont need to now anyways.
if this was mine i would be bringing that new bud thats opened, to the left. i know it creates a typical shape but what i see is a small little tree. very stumpy. i will get the pic and do a rough and dirty virt if it lets me save it! i tried but i couldnt find it, will try again :D

ok here it is :) what i see as a future for this tree :D
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This is an update on this thread these shoots are after 19 day's and as you can see it was quite a dramatic change.
I am like the plant happy.
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This should start to take of now! I hope.
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I have just done some re potting and put them away when I thought about this.
It is shooting all over I will have a multitude of choices.
What Ya reckon EH :!:
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holy mackrel!!!

pup :D i dont think you will have any trouble with choosing a new leader........ or first branch......... or anything for that mater :D :roll: :D
mate that is pushing some tough growth. i look forward to seeing what you do with this one :D and the carving aswell :D should be a little ripper!


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Some more sweet progression on this lilly pilly. In less than a month there are more shoots, and some lower down so I will have some in the right places for sure.
Here are some pics.
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