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masekeane wrote:Any suggestions for a pot for the literati???

There is always the more traditional small drum pot. Let the pot find the tree.

I love how the maples change seasonally. Look at the bald ones from winter 07, the one on the far right at the front is the same one as the other picture below but in full leaf. The colours at the moment are so vibrant and distinct. I love maples.

Olive Tree renovated. Just thought I should post a picture or two of a olive tree that I had sitting in a pot for over 4 years on a patch of ground, it had well and truly taken root through the pot. My daughter and I had fun stripping it back today, I will keep posting through out the year if it survives the brutal cut back.

Gidday all just posting a picture of an acacia howitti not in flower but buds starting to show (very small). Free range for comments if anyone is interested. I thought it may kick off a chat about natives. Mase.

Hi All I was fortunate enough to go to see Mase and his nursery Bonsai at the Bay. Lovely to see the howitti a most lovely tree. Congratulations Mase your nursery is delightful filled with wonderful trees. Mase himself was so helpful and showed us around the nursery. A very talented bonsai man. His figs plus his elms are superb. Well done Mase. Very nice to meet you and I can assure you that I will be back to Bonsai at the Bay very soon. A very highly recommended bonsai nursery and a very nice bonsai man.
Marleeney

Shucks Marleen, thank you for the visit, it was lovely meeting you both today.

Thats a lovely Acacia Mase! I'd love to see a picture of it when it is in full bloom.

How long have you had it and is there much you need to do that varies from the standard approach to bonsai?

Thanks,
Steven

Gidday Steve, I have had the wattle for 6 years now, it came from a nursery specialising in native tube stock. It was their stock tree with guesses at age around 20 years old which makes it between 25 and 30 without being an exact science.
Pruning is twice a year, once after flowering and late autumn early winter. I tend to prune to minimise old woody branches being sap drained by the new cheeky growth. Repotting is a very tender process as acaccia 's generally don't enjoy to much root disruption. I repotted for the 3rd time in late spring back into current pot. Only removed about 1/5th of roots, just enough to top up with new soil etc. In regards to comparing to other bonsai this is a beautiful case of working with what nature has provided, I do stlye through pruning but I feel as though my handy work only assists minimally. This bonsai is really bending for no human. I hope this helps with your query. Night all Mase.

Hey Mase , just joined the form yesterday and I noticed your posts , how far for Batemans Bay are you? And how much for the large Elms in your pics?
Talk Soon.

Gidday Shannon and welcome to aus bonsai, I am about 1 hour north of batemans bay, just near huskisson. I have hundreds of elms starting from $15 to $500-$600 that are still in black plastic. Some are enormous I will attach a few pics for your perusal. Obviousally prices range greatly but hopefully I may have one/two that takes your fancy.
Take Care Mase

Hi Mase,

Would you (or do you) post your trees? You're a bit too far to drive from Melbourne...I don't think my wife and kids would appreciate the trip as much as I would.

Thanks for all the great pics!

Cheers,

Scott

Do you post your trees? You have some nice trees there but a bit too far for me to travel from Sydney.
You must be doing very well because of the quality of your trees. I heard that those big nurseries aren't doing well here even in Sydney which have millions of people residing. People usually travel a few hours to you to see your trees?

Gidday Bon I do post my bonsai and that has probably kept me going, the sydney run is very easy to do and very cost effective, I can land a bonsai anywhere in sydney for $25-$30 hand delivered courier. Melbourne is a bit trickier and some what more delivery charges. Usually around $80 for a huge bonsai to get to Melbourne. Most of my buyers are happy to pay for postage as my large field grown stock is sometimes half the price of my city cousins. Having land and being able to grow stock decreases all of my costs and touch wood my water supply has never been empty in 5 years.
But in answer to your question postage is no problem it is another cost to factor. My recommendation is that any Sydney buyer spending $250 plus on good stock is well and truly ahead even with postage from me and Melbourne,Queensland buyers $350 on stock from me is still cheap with postage on top.

Hi Mason,
Its me, Mason Colley from Mudgee. I sent you an e-mail about me coming down these holidays and i havent got a reply yet?
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Mason

Hi Mase,
I am interested in the Junipers shown in your earlier post. How much are they? I saw some in Bonsai South Nursery. Looks very similar. Do you all get it from the same supplier? Thanks
Ngoi