AusBonsai

Hi all..

in the recent Melbourne winds, a trunk from a tree over the road blew down, exposing some roots.
Seeing the opportunity to do 2 things at once:
(i) help clean up, as it was lying across 1/2 the road ..
(ii) YAMADORI !!
... I srung quickly into action ...

soooooo .... chopped it , soaked it, potted it, and now im getting aboot 2 dozen buds emerging

question is, what type of tree is it?
It has a very smooth trunk, a leaf with a 'silvery' underside, and a 'british racing green' top.
have included pics ....
Matt.

Pyrus salicifolia ??

Just googled that. Think ur right neal.
- says somewhere that it is a favorite as a street tree too ...
... small white flowers and small brown fruits .. this is gonna be an interesting journey this monster..
.. thanks again neal
Matt.

FYI...

Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'
Common Name: Weeping Silver Pear, Willowleaved Pear
Provenance: Exotic
Ultimate Height: 4-5m
Ultimate Spread: 4-5m
Growth Rate: Medium
Habit / Form: Weeping, arching small tree.
Soil: Clay, loam of sand. Prefers well drained, organic rich soils but tolerates poor soils.
Longevity: Long (50-100 years)
Tolerances: Most conditions and locations.
Services: ETSA approved under power-lines.
Maintenance: No major identified maintenance issues. Formative pruning required to establish appropriate form. Does form fruit up to 25mm.
General Description: Deciduous semi-weeping Pear. Very attractive specimen with handsome glossy, silvery-grey willow-like leaves while young and numerous small creamy white flowers in spring. Small fruit is brown and pear shaped. Suitable for very restricted sites where the weeping habit does not interfere with sight lines and pedestrian movement. Very hardy and adaptable to almost any soil.
http://www.lejardindesophie.net/jardina ... ssalic.htm
http://www.jardindupicvert.com/4daction ... ndexpl_c=1

Matt.

Good stuff They are a beautiful tree. Don't seem to see them in Perth but I have always admired them in books. Nice silvery foliage and bark and flowers too

Have fun...