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Steve. I tried the technique on some young material and found it very rewarding. We never finish learning something new and I'm sure that we can all learn from one another.
Thanks! I'm going to demonstrate that at my club sometime soon. It will save a lot of wire scarring which goes on.

PS Hey, I've got a second tool in my pouch.

stymie wrote:I'm going to demonstrate that at my club sometime soon.

Don't forget to tell them you read it on AusBonsai.com

Congratulations Stymie on your tweezers/spatula!

Regards,
Steven

Nice demo.

This is my first year playing with Eucs and fortunately for me I live near a nursery with an abundance of 1-2 meter pathetically neglected E Nicholii. All are dormant due to being pot bound and ready for action. I've bought two so far, chopped the trunks, hacked the roots then watched them go crazy.

Wiring this new growth seemed rational to me, so I did it with some good results, but they sure thicken up fast so it was off after 3 weeks! I can see how the method you advocate here would be much safer! Thanks for the tip.

Hey Steven,

Did you get around to posting the progression on this one? I can't find it.

really nice looking Euc!

I believe it is coming sometime soonish Deemon. I have seen this tree in person.... it is great! As are the rest of the tree's in his possession. Cant wait to see the progression myself.

JayC

Pup wrote:Steven I like Fly have always let the wood harden then wired. I will be trying this technique. I think is a very good post. Who's says you cant teach an old dog new tricks. Thank you Pup

Nice one Steve,i just love your style. Is that the Tree outside your office?
Pup thought you always wired new growth, i always wire new growth since reading one of you're posts that said wire early to get better results.
HEY! Its good to see another post on aus natives , we dont see enough posts on aus natives latley. Whats going on guys, More Natives the better.

Great tip Steven will try this
cheers Neil

Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I have started on the progression series for this bonsai which can be found here - Progression of a Eucalyptus scoparia [Wallangara White Gum]

Regards,
Steven

Great technique and at our BSWA meet tonight i was asked to look for it, so i may aswell BUMP it for you all.

Thanks Craig, nice to see the old post are still worth looking at.

Do we have any updates from these guys.

Cheers Pup

The progression was last updated in January when the tree had an 'Oh Bugger' moment...
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MattA wrote:The progression was last updated in January when the tree had an 'Oh Bugger' moment...
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Saw that mate OH BUGGER

Great post Steve! I've also enjoyed your practical demo at the AABC Convention in Melbourne
BTW the large cutting of the Melaleuca you worked on in Boon’s workshop is still alive and hopefully getting some roots
- it’s in the hothouse for protection.
Thanks again and Cheers,

Rudi & Marlene

Just discovered this post. Fantastic technique, Steven. Thanks for sharing.

We should now see some 'euc' looking trees on display. I've long pointed out the charasteristic ziggy lines of euc branches. Ted's Angophora at the NBPCA has those lines - all by clip and grow apparently. Now others can have them too. I'll give it a go on mine this next growing season.

Roger

Brilliant. I have been experimenting with this cage-type wiring, but I like your method stretching the spring out, as opposed to just wrapping it at 45 around the mould.

Thanks mate.