I dug this Lilly Pilly out of a garden hedge in Jan 2014. I Didn't really know what I was doing when I started this tree but it's been growing strongly ever since. It's now 46cm tall with a trunk base 6cm thick. It still needs work but I like where it's going. I'd like to get it into a pot. Can anyone recommend what style of pot would best to compliment the tree? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Tom
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You really have done a great job with this, and it shows what can be achieved in a short period of time.
I'm having a vote for glazed, oval in the pot stakes.
I'm having a vote for glazed, oval in the pot stakes.
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Re: Lilly Pilly Progression
I agree with Watto, really nice. Will have to post another shot in a few weeks when those flowers open up.
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Re: Lilly Pilly Progression
Super nice [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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Looks great. I would also go for an oval pot. At least as deep as the trunk is wide and with a light colour e.g. cream.
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Re: Lilly Pilly Progression
Oval pot. Got it!
Thanks for the tips and compliments guys.
I'm really loving these Lilly Pilly's. I had no idea how rough you can be with them. Bare trunk them, throw them in any old soil and they still go ballistic! My cat used it as a scratching post early on and my kid has bounced a thousand balls off it and it's still sweet.
I've always been a juniper kind of guy but Aussie natives have really grown on me lately. Can't wait to hit the local nurseries for more stock!
Cheers
Thanks for the tips and compliments guys.
I'm really loving these Lilly Pilly's. I had no idea how rough you can be with them. Bare trunk them, throw them in any old soil and they still go ballistic! My cat used it as a scratching post early on and my kid has bounced a thousand balls off it and it's still sweet.
I've always been a juniper kind of guy but Aussie natives have really grown on me lately. Can't wait to hit the local nurseries for more stock!
Cheers
