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NZ Christmas Bush.

Posted: January 2nd, 2016, 12:47 pm
by lukeaaustin
Stumbled across this little guy at the beach this morning. Most of us would struggle to grow such a great bonsai! Super healthy masses of fibrous roots, a trunk of at least 100mm with a height of no more than 500mm and loads of healthy branches full of fresh growth. Amazing that it can survive there at all let alone be so healthy. I have considered collecting it all morning, one minute I think yep why shouldn't I, then the next I think no I should just appreciate it for what it is and let it be...... What a struggle[FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES]Image

Re: NZ Christmas Bush.

Posted: January 2nd, 2016, 1:46 pm
by fredman
Yeah they are tough as mate. Love growing near the sea spray. Those roots will be into every crevice under those rocks. Best I think is to leave it if you're not sure about getting enough fine roots.

Re: NZ Christmas Bush.

Posted: January 2nd, 2016, 3:19 pm
by lukeaaustin
Yeah I like the idea of leaving it where it is, I'll go back one day without the family and spend some time getting some better pics.