Rhaph- a progression

Craig · Post by **Craig** » December 31st, 2011, 5:07 pm

Thankyou Gavin, Dario and Harry, very much appreciated guys, thanks for commenting,,

The tree as of today ;
height - 550mm
width - 580mm
depth - 450mm
base - 130mm

Pot;

300x 230 100mm unglazed rectangle.

I removed a substantial amount of roots to allow the use of this pot.

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Happy new year to you all

steve_84 · Post by **steve_84** » December 31st, 2011, 5:28 pm

Craig, What a brilliant looking tree. From what you started with to now is amazing. Give that man a new

You have inspired me to try something different on my next tree.

harry · Post by **harry** » December 31st, 2011, 5:32 pm

That is a very special tree now mate I would be very proud of it. I think the pot suits it well, it brings out the trunk and the Masculine feel of the tree, and dose not over power or understate.

Well done Craig also have a happy new year.

Dario · Post by **Dario** » December 31st, 2011, 5:54 pm

harry wrote:That is a very special tree now mate I would be very proud of it. I think the pot suits it well, it brings out the trunk and the Masculine feel of the tree, and dose not over power or understate.

Well done Craig also have a happy new year.

Well said Harry, took the words right out of my mouth!
It is a pipper Craig and that pot makes the tree look even more grand

Cheers, Dario,

izzykay · Post by **izzykay** » December 31st, 2011, 6:52 pm

One of my favourite progressions Craig and in very quick time

would love to see this one in the flesh

Craig · Post by **Craig** » December 31st, 2011, 9:54 pm

steve_84 wrote:Craig, What a brilliant looking tree. From what you started with to now is amazing. Give that man a new

You have inspired me to try something different on my next tree.

Thankyou Steve , glad i can provide inspiration,

Cheers mate.

harry wrote:That is a very special tree now mate I would be very proud of it.

Very pleased with the outcome of this tree Harry, thanks mate.

Dario wrote:It is a pipper Craig and that pot makes the tree look even more grand

A pipper , that's a new one for me

here's what i removed in the way of roots, as you can see it's a big stump

, so i've planted it and hopefully it shoots like crazy and i may be able to develop a nice clump.

izzykay wrote:One of my favourite progressions Craig and in very quick time would love to see this one in the flesh

Izzy mate, it's sitting there awaiting your visit, anytime.

cheers

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Dario · Post by **Dario** » January 1st, 2012, 3:26 pm

"Pipper"...it's a new one for me too!

Typo...meant to say Ripper

Good luck with the root sprouting

Cheers, Dario.

Rintar · Post by **Rintar** » May 3rd, 2012, 4:55 pm

just read through the lot this is amazing I love this tree the area were my parents live (and i grew up) has very few mels but has had lots of fires over the years and that is so much a part of what it looked like the general area if u went for a walk in the bush 6months - 2years later depending on the severity of fire and area u visited. Fantastic work how did the sprouting from roots go??

Cheers Rintar

Craig · Post by **Craig** » May 3rd, 2012, 5:40 pm

Rintar wrote: Fantastic work how did the sprouting from roots go??

Cheers Rintar

No good mate , i chucked it and sold the tree, thanks for your comment though,

Dario · Post by **Dario** » May 13th, 2012, 7:02 pm

Hi Craig, pitty the root cutting didn't take.
I was looking forward to see how this Raph was doing, and I was surprised to see that you sold this tree...I hope it has gone to a good home!
Cheers, Dario.

Redmondz · Post by **Redmondz** » May 13th, 2012, 9:08 pm

Hey Dario

He sold the tree to me and it's my pride and joy, I've been trying to learn all I can from Craig about mels. I will post a pic here when I get a chance.

Cheers Red

Craig · Post by **Craig** » May 13th, 2012, 9:12 pm

squizzy · Post by **squizzy** » May 13th, 2012, 10:07 pm

Craig,

This is anothe great mel. You seem to have this species all sorted out. All these pictures of mels has inpired me to get my first lot going which is a group planting of quinquinerveas???( spelling)

I will posts some picks up when I get a chance and get you to comment. You will be the go to man for melaleucas I think.

Cheers

Squizz

Craig · Post by **Craig** » May 13th, 2012, 10:22 pm

squizzy wrote:Craig,

This is anothe great mel. You seem to have this species all sorted out. All these pictures of mels has inpired me to get my first lot going which is a group planting of quinquinerveas???( spelling)

I will posts some picks up when I get a chance and get you to comment. You will be the go to man for melaleucas I think.

Cheers

Squizz

My main issue is collecting the other 230 odd species that i don't have yet

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I just take what i hear , see and get told and put it into practise mate, alot to learn still,, alot.

I only have 1 collected quinquenervia at present, look forward to seeing yours mate

cheers buddy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melaleuca_quinquenervia

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