Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

A place to post and chat about Australian native species as Bonsai.
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

Although this tree is still in early stages of development I thought I would share the development so far.

I planted this tree in the ground in 2005 from a 4” pot. It was dug up in 2008 and left with the other stock trees until December last year.

It was then moved from the black pot to the training pot. The last 2 shots are of it today waiting for the summer to come back.

This is the first time I have used this variety and am happy so far with the response to the root pruning and early indications show that it will reduce leaf size.

One of the other points I like about elata is the strong smell of peppermint when a leaf is crushed.

As it develops I will post more photos.

Peter
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
kcpoole
Perpetual Learner
Perpetual Learner
Posts: 12289
Joined: November 12th, 2008, 4:02 pm
Favorite Species: Maple
Bonsai Age: 15
Bonsai Club: the School Of Bonsai
Location: Western Sydney, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 18 times
Been thanked: 94 times
Contact:

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by kcpoole »

Nice small leaves too :-)

going to be nice when the top fills out :yes:

Ken
Check out our Wiki for awesome bonsai information www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki
What is Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Bonsai
What should I do now? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Newbie
How do I grow a Bonsai? http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _a_Bonsai?
Visit a Bonsai nursery to see some real nice trees http://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... _Nurseries
User avatar
Steven
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 3409
Joined: November 7th, 2008, 11:21 am
Favorite Species: [color=green]Casuarina[/color]
Bonsai Age: 15
Bonsai Club: AusBonsai & The School of Bonsai
Location: Sydney
Has thanked: 43 times
Been thanked: 64 times
Contact:

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Steven »

Coming along nicely Peter! A contender for future Australian Native Bonsai Awards?

Can you advise how you deal with or prevent the lower branches dieing off on Eucalyptus. Or do you just go with the flow and restyle as needed?

Regards,
Steven
Check out the AusBonsai Store ǀ Wiki ǀ Blogs ǀ Gallery ǀ 360˚ ǀ
Remember to be polite and abide by the Spirit and Intent of AusBonsai
Roger
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 290
Joined: January 7th, 2011, 3:06 pm
Favorite Species: Kunzea, Leptospermum, casuarinas, melaleucas + oth
Bonsai Age: 47
Bonsai Club: Canberra Bonsai Society
Location: Canberra

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Roger »

Hi Peter
Lovely start on this euc. Maybe a 'river' tree, but you are putting a great 'woodland' shape into it.

Looking forward to its return to growth in 'summer', which it certainy isn't here at the moment!

Roger
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

Steven wrote:Coming along nicely Peter! A contender for future Australian Native Bonsai Awards?

Can you advise how you deal with or prevent the lower branches dieing off on Eucalyptus. Or do you just go with the flow and restyle as needed?

Regards,
Steven
Steven,

I try to keep my eucalyptus balanced but I still loose branches and as you said, I go with the flow and restyle.Often there is new growth I use to take the place of the old one.

Peter
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

An update,

Its summer and we have foliage and new pot.

Peter
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Last edited by PeterH on January 5th, 2012, 7:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Dario
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 974
Joined: October 13th, 2010, 6:06 pm
Favorite Species: Pines,Eng Elm,Cork Oak,Ash,Casuarina,Mels,Box..etc
Bonsai Age: 3
Location: Melbourne

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Dario »

It is filling out well Peter :tu2:
Cheers, Dario.
User avatar
Steven
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 3409
Joined: November 7th, 2008, 11:21 am
Favorite Species: [color=green]Casuarina[/color]
Bonsai Age: 15
Bonsai Club: AusBonsai & The School of Bonsai
Location: Sydney
Has thanked: 43 times
Been thanked: 64 times
Contact:

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Steven »

Love the new pot Peter :tu:

Do E. elata always have such pure looking bark?

Regards,
Steven
Check out the AusBonsai Store ǀ Wiki ǀ Blogs ǀ Gallery ǀ 360˚ ǀ
Remember to be polite and abide by the Spirit and Intent of AusBonsai
Roger
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 290
Joined: January 7th, 2011, 3:06 pm
Favorite Species: Kunzea, Leptospermum, casuarinas, melaleucas + oth
Bonsai Age: 47
Bonsai Club: Canberra Bonsai Society
Location: Canberra

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Roger »

Steven
E. elata, known as the 'river peppermint' or 'river white gum', occurs along the coastal plain from maybe Newcastle-ish down to east Gipsland.

The bark on mature trees is described as rough on lower part of trunk, compact, with narrow longitudinal fissures, dark grey; shedding above into long ribbons (which remain in the crown partly attached) to leave a smooth grey, cream or whitish surface (Field Guide to the Eucalypts Vol 1).

So, maybe one of the signs of age in this species is a knee-length stocking of dark grey rough bark on the trunk of the lower 15-20% of the tree height, with smooth, peeling bark above and a few thin ribbons hanging in the canopy. Now that would be something :D .

Cheers
Roger
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

Update,
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Roger
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 290
Joined: January 7th, 2011, 3:06 pm
Favorite Species: Kunzea, Leptospermum, casuarinas, melaleucas + oth
Bonsai Age: 47
Bonsai Club: Canberra Bonsai Society
Location: Canberra

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by Roger »

Peter
Looking so good. Even with the triangularish crown, it would sit nicely on my bench. :)
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

Update,

Some work done today.

Regards,

Peter
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
irish
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 220
Joined: December 26th, 2010, 4:02 pm
Favorite Species: natives
Bonsai Age: 4
Bonsai Club: Wagga Wagga Bonsai Club
Location: Junee NSW
Has thanked: 1 time

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by irish »

Hi.

Now in a few years :hooray:

Well done.

Regards.
Irish. :aussie:
One Day i will know something, but most likely it will be to do with nothing.
PeterH
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 896
Joined: December 20th, 2008, 3:12 pm
Favorite Species: Next project
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 177 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by PeterH »

Yes Irish,

It may even make the National collection :o
GavinG
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Aussie Bonsai Fan
Posts: 2260
Joined: April 26th, 2010, 11:47 pm
Favorite Species: Maple
Bonsai Age: 0
Bonsai Club: CBS
Location: Canberra
Has thanked: 534 times
Been thanked: 265 times

Re: Development of Eucalyptus elata ( River Pepermint) so far

Post by GavinG »

Very fine and elegant. The scar front and central is very Gum Tree. It's interesting how far it's come in just 8 months.

When will you repot? And are the accent plants coming back?

Thanks for posting.

Gavin
Post Reply

Return to “Australian Native Species”