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This olive is one of the very first trees that i have worked on. It was the first real effort on branch selection and shaping i have done. I got it in 2011. Here is the first pic. obviously still a lot of work to go but i think slowly getting there. Had lots of fun on the way and hopefully lots more to come.

Cool tree, like the progression shots as well.

this is just coming along so beautifully love the progression cant wait to see the next lot of pics

Well Done Sammy,

This Olive looks great.

Kevin

Great olive there! Just curious as to what substrate you're using please? I just halved my lignotuber and wanna give it the best shot at bouncing back!

Cheers

Im lazy so just use bunnings bonsai mix on bonsai pot trees. Foam box trees and stock i use half good potting mix and half vermiculite. Easy for me as i get free used vermiculite from work.

Just an update. I sort of restyled this in a video i made on you tube called (Aussie bonsai bloke). Was a bit of fun. No idea how to add a link. Someone might know???? I changed it from a more padded pine look to a deciduous look. It still has some filling out to do so its probably in between both styles at the moment. I think its an improvement. Thoughts always welcome.

Hi Sammy, I agree it's a big improvement suits the tree better. more natural feel to me
You guys in SA are spoilt with all the olives you have to choose from.
I bought one from a gentleman from SA at the Ausbonsai market day. He told me they grow all over the place in
SA like wild weeds.
Just recently I collected a European olive in Sydney, after years of looking out. Funny how that
happens that soon after buying my first olive I finally find one . Well now I got a biggin and a littlin I'm happy,
at leasy until I get a chance to 'drive' to SA for visit and top up my olive numbers.
Do you have some bird or possum issues ? with the wire mesh on top of your pots or is there another reason?
cheers

I agree, really starting to progress positively. I think the mesh is for blackbirds who pinch the moss?

Aussie Bonsai Bloke - seen your youtube vids before this post,
Good on you for taking the time & effort to visually share your joy of bonsai.

Yeh blackbirds here like to dig. Lots of them too. If you dont have the mesh those buggers can clear out all the moss in one morning.

Update for those that enjoy progressions

Good progress in 6 years
Should encourage others who are starting off with undeveloped trees.

Great result Sammy. I just went they your whole progression what are great outcome in 6 years.
One question, did you flat cut the base of the tree?


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Nice looking tree there... Modelled nicely by a guy in a nice pair of shorts!

It's an inspirational progression.