Reticulatus Flowers

[PeterH]

This is my control Blueberry Ash. I have used it mainly to check the affects of frost on this species. I was amazed to see the volume of flowers as this is the first time it has flowered in 10 years.My Bonsai Blueberry Ash has only produced a few flowers in the past. After this flowering It should produced blue berries.

Regards,

Peter

[Ash]

Wow beautiful!

[Boics]

I love how some people's "non bonsai" are more impressive than my bonsai!

Lovely.

[Aus Dog]

Beautiful control tree, any tips for growing this species as bonsai?

[bonborn]

I've got a blueberry ash. Can't wait to turn that into a bonsai.

[GavinG]

Thanks for posting. Very useful photos, interesting species. What are the chances of flowering on your bonsai?

Gavin

[PeterH]

Hi Gavin,

Because of the frost I have kept the Bonsai inside for most of the winters. By doing this the UV burns the leaves when put out in spring thus the trees energy is put into growing new leaves.
This control tree was in a covered area with part sun during the winter and has come thru with flying colours. I have recently erected a part shade structure and intend to keep the Bonsai Blueberry in
it, which should give it a chance to flower next year. Also a contributing factor to the flowering on this tree may be the lack of repotting over the years.

Aus dog

Doesn't like frost. I have done partial leaf removal leaving the smallest ones. Wire young branches. Currently I fertilize with Osmicote native and seasol. I use a native potting mix with Zeolite.

Regards,

Peter

[Aus Dog]

Thanks for the tips Peter.

From my own limited experience I would agree with your assumption that the lack of repotting has aided the heavy flowering on your control tree

[jezz_39]

Beautiful example of what can be done, Peter
I resisted temptation last week when I saw a few of these at a local nursery that were a bit thicker than your control tree. Might have to duck back past there

[SteveW]

This is my control Blueberry Ash. I have used it mainly to check the affects of frost on this species. I was amazed to see the volume of flowers as this is the first time it has flowered in 10 years.My Bonsai Blueberry Ash has only produced a few flowers in the past. After this flowering It should produced blue berries.

Regards,

Peter

Peter
When do you stop trimming the tree in order to have it flower?
Steve

[PeterH]

This is my control Blueberry Ash. I have used it mainly to check the affects of frost on this species. I was amazed to see the volume of flowers as this is the first time it has flowered in 10 years.My Bonsai Blueberry Ash has only produced a few flowers in the past. After this flowering It should produced blue berries.

Regards,

Peter

Peter
When do you stop trimming the tree in order to have it flower?
Steve

Hi Steve,

Like most flowering plants I trim after flowering, which here is around mid December. Before that I will do minor trimming for shape.This year the Bonsai one was effected by the frost and is currently putting on new leaves, which will probably reduce flowering ( Yet to see ). Also the control tree did not flower last year after a re pot.
I haven't decided on a particular formula yet for flowering but in your climate you should get consistency to achieve this. I am also looking at more fertilization coming out of winter.

Kind Regards,

Peter

[SteveW]

Thx Peter.
I'll try trimming to end Feb, per my melaleucas and callistemons, then see if it flowers next summer. Suspect it will be very full by then, as it grows heaps here (loves warm and wet!).

[PeterH]

Update

Flowers 2020
Put in a Bonsai pot. Probably needs a good pot, currently in a training pot.

Regards,

Peter