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I bought this tree in 2005 as a standardized pot plant ( 1.7 Meters). The nursery was located in Young NSW and the owner/nurseryman had been experimenting with this plant for some years and wasn't happy with its progress.

When I got it home I reduced its size to a lower branch (in pic 1) which I suspect had developed due to neglect. ( Bonus for me ).

As you can see by the progression photos it has develop well over the years.

Peter

Wow, that's some improvement! I have lots looking like the first photo so hopefully they will end up like the last.

I agree ,you have done wonders with this ericifolia Peter, great work with the transformation in only 6 yrs,, Regards Craig

Amazing progressional shots!

Thanks for sharing

Excellent results over that amount of time. It's a fine looking tree, I like it alot.

Hugh

Thank you all for the feedback

Peter

Love the shape Peter, It is great to see progressions of unusual native material being taken from raw stock to show bench bonsai in such a short time. Peter by posting this progressions I think you will have encouraged a lot of people (who live where it can be grown) to try Banksia ericifolia.
regards
Ash

Very nice PeterH

Category 1 material that one.

Tony

Its good to see 3 flower spikes this year.

Should be open in another 1-2 weeks.

I will post pic when they open.

I hoping to find a better pot over the winter.

Peter

WOW!!!! mate thats a stunning ericifolia, cudo's to you, you have done an amazing job with it

Those flower spikes are very cool. Nice work

The hat comes of to you again Peter, I absolutely love this tree. Can't wait for the pics with flowers. Ash

Thanks Peter, you have again inspired us non-native people to have a go at our local flora. Will we see this at the native show in the couple of weeks?

Thanks guys,
Watto, Due to the organisers wanting fresh material and fresh blood I unfortunately withdrew this tree and one of my Eucs.This will be the first year I have missed out supplying one of my trees since the show began.

Disappointed , but there is always another show. I hope to have it a different pot next time it is shown.

Peter

Flowers are opening