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Reality is, ANY 15 or 20 buck tree/plant is missing something that is extremely crucial to good bonsai and that is maturity. The spruce you showed Vance, i believe is the plant you were offered $2K for, mate you should have broke his leg so he couldn't get away, in my opinion. That's a hundred...

This species is much different to the petersonii in that respect Grant, the petersonii shoots back on old wood profusely.

I have a Leptospermum that I collected a few years back from my front yard, a petersonii I believe. Certainly looks different to yours Grant, they seem to differ greatly between the Leptospermum species. What is the size of this tree Grant?

Maybe you should have a lengthy discussion with Leong at Bonsai south nursery Grant. He has many years experience with JRP. I am certain he could steer you in the right direction. Peter.

Depends entirely on the piece of root Ryan. As far as i can tell, it makes absolutely no difference. Some i have planted as a future exposed root.

Have you tried root cuttings with the nerafolia's? I seem to get 100% strike rate with them......but my growing climate here (Queensland, Australia) is probably much more suitable for them then yours. It would seem that all i have to do to strike cuttings from nerafolia is to drop a cutting on...

Long time no post.. hope this little tree fits in this topic. This is a Port Jackson fig tree. It was collected by a friend in approximately 1980 as about what resembled a thumb, i am told. It has been in a small pot ever since and only ever cut back to a small trunk. I purchased this tree...

This tree will be an absolute stunner in a few short years! Exciting future for you and the tree Miss Vic. It already has the feel of age and majesty. Peter.

Spot on....whatever pops ya cookies. IMO, i have seen better, but thats not to say i have seen the best one in Australia either. It is always going to be subjective, but whilst there are these claims floating around, we are being exposed to some fine quality trees regardless! All good.

Lovely tree Ant, "best in Australia"...well i dont know about that claim, thats a pretty big claim.

Hey come on now! He's gunna buy one.....just gotta save some money, thats all!

Chris, please can you ID this tree for me if possible. It was purchased as a San Jose Juniper, and i believe it to be one, but i have never had or seen one before. It was from a friends collection he is selling as he is retiring and going traveling. It looks to me like it has been styled early...

Koreshoffs had a nice one Antonio, also a Gentleman that i met at Newcastle has a very old one! I am not entirely sure if it was a mexican weeping pine but might be worth a phone call to him. (he's not internet savvy). Let me know if you would like to be put in touch mate. Peter

Great to see others using Green Island Figs! I have some nice little ones comming along as well as a cascade. The leaf size reduce very well also, my smaller trees have leaves the size of a little finger nail. Nice tree, and good work. Thanks for posting it. Peter

Ahhhh.....finally!

I have the perfect pot for it! Now get the tree to me as soon as you can!:D Peter

Screen sided baskets/pots Just use your imagination a little. They are not that hard to make. i Made this one to last for two years. Its lasted about 6 months at time of this picture. Peter

There a new sheriff in town! What do ya mean get the Marshall BACK. Sounds like we already got one in our midst! Just ask him nicely and he might even be able a re write the rules for us!:) Peter

Things grow pretty slow at your place Marc.......:)

No.....wait....they are white doves....but this must be a sign from above, you must go through with this Walter. Face them and be brave, side by side with your....pretty little hibiscus! Good Luck Walter, i will never forget you, whatever the outcome! Peter

Oh the excitement! That loud rumble that you are hearing is the entire Bonsai growing population of Australia stamping their feet in time together, getting louder as the contender draws nearer. Good luck competitors and God bless. Good luck all, Peter

suggestive Mmmm....well i quite like this little Hibiscus! It may not "fit" but its a nice little composition i think. Its been in a pot for a long time! Just my humble opinion. Peter.

Smiles Thanks for adding a happy moment to an otherwise very sad thread. Have a lovely day Hans, your tree and your timing are both perfect. Kind Regards Peter.

Thanks for your time on this Brent. Is the foliage pad method mentioned suitable for Jap Junipers? Can you please just explain in a little more detail when you say for branch selection left, right, left, right, up and also woody branches. Hope i am not wasting your time, but i would be very...

Great work. Thanks for sharing that Dale. The proportions of the pot must be nea perfect! As stated by Chris, in the picture without anything to gauge the size of the thing, it could easily be a very small pot. Well done, you must get great satisfaction out of creating such a beautifull...