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Fallen Gum raft style ?

Posted: May 27th, 2011, 7:58 am
by PaulC
Hi everyone,

this tree has caught me eyes over the years, and finaly had the opportunity to get a pic or two of it.

A large gum which has fallen in the paddock.

Not quite a raft yet, but has a nice new apex.

( I think that apex has been starting to form for about 25 years, I have been watching this tree for a very, very long time !! )

Any thoughts ?
raft 3.jpg
raft 1.jpg

Regards,


Paul

Re: Fallen Gum raft style ?

Posted: May 27th, 2011, 8:30 am
by rowan
Hi,
I see old gums like this all the time and I reckon it would make a great new style. Not really a traditional type of raft as there is usually quite a bridge or arch in the middle with a new trunk or two standing up from the middle.

Those who are not in redgum country may not understand if they haven't seen them but they are interesting.

Re: Fallen Gum raft style ?

Posted: May 27th, 2011, 11:19 am
by Steven
That's a beauty Paul! Thanks for sharing.

I like the little Aussie Raven accent sitting on the raft in the first pic.

Regards,
Steven

Re: Fallen Gum raft style ?

Posted: May 27th, 2011, 12:25 pm
by kcpoole
I actually have a Eucalypt in the works based on this scenario. I will have to update some photos of it and post :yes:
I just nee to make / get a pot to suit and hope to pot up later this year

Ken