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boom64 wrote:Fantastic collection Gerard ,love the Melaleuca Ericafolia 2 .Has an almost regal look about it..

Yep I agree mate. That tree looks like it just stepped in from the wild. Inspirational.
It’s trees like these and those in the Australia Day poll that really show what’s possible with Aussie natives.
Not just in the species that can be used but also what’s possible with Aussie styling.
Wonderful collection Gerard.

Thank you Gerard, went to my PC and yes I have names--- and I can enlarge them too!!

shibui wrote:You are correct with the updated name Rory - Corymbia citriodora. There's no such plant as Euc citriodora now as far as I'm aware. I'm old so still using the outdated names unless I concentrate

Once you're over 50 the laws of nomenclature say that you can call it whatever the hell you want.

Another vote for the Melaleuca Ericafolia 2, and the light and photography really highlight the bark beautifully. Awesome collection.

Nice collection there mate keep going with them.
Cheers pup

Pup wrote:Nice collection there mate keep going with them.
Cheers pup

Thanks Pup,
Many still in grow pots including a couple which came home after my visit to Perth. m.cuticularis is doing very well and will find a pot soon.

Gerard wrote:

Pup wrote:Nice collection there mate keep going with them.
Cheers pup

Thanks Pup,
Many still in grow pots including a couple which came home after my visit to Perth. m.cuticularis is doing very well and will find a pot soon.

Glad the Cuticularis is doing well, will be one of the few in the East.

Cheers mate.

If you end up growing cuttings of the Cuticularis, please send me a PM Gerard

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Great trees, jealous.

Hi Gerard,
Thanks for posting your natives. We have so much material in Australia that we can make nice bonsai from.

I like the pot shown in this photo. Can you remember who made it and if it is possible to still purchase one of these. I have a Literati that I think this pot would work well with. Thanks for any help you can give concerning the pot.
Regards Ray

Ray M wrote:Hi Gerard,
Thanks for posting your natives. We have so much material in Australia that we can make nice bonsai from.

I like the pot shown in this photo. Can you remember who made it and if it is possible to still purchase one of these. I have a Literati that I think this pot would work well with. Thanks for any help you can give concerning the pot.

banksia integrifolia 2.jpg

Regards Ray

I'll have a guess, Marie Hewartson maybe?

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I was gonna 2nd that, Marie Hewartson.

Pearcy001 wrote:

Ray M wrote:Hi Gerard,
Thanks for posting your natives. We have so much material in Australia that we can make nice bonsai from.

I like the pot shown in this photo. Can you remember who made it and if it is possible to still purchase one of these. I have a Literati that I think this pot would work well with. Thanks for any help you can give concerning the pot.

banksia integrifolia 2.jpg

Regards Ray

I'll have a guess, Marie Hewartson maybe?

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Hi Pearcy,

It's a Lorraine Simpson Pot, unfortunately she's retired and doesn't make anymore pots!

But some of us still got some!

Cheers,

JRJ

This is an inspiring collection, Gerard, thanks so much for sharing!

Regarding the pot, I know Marie makes one very similar in shape and form, so if you're after one RayM, might be worthwhile nipping down to see Marie and her pots at Bonsai Week. I understand she's going to be there.

JR-J is correct, Lorraine (retired) made this pot about 40cm diameter.