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Australian Native Species
A place to post and chat about Australian native species as Bonsai.
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Last post Re: Blakely’s Red Gum
by Rory View the latest post
Yesterday, 3:45 pm
Deciduous
Forum for discussion of Deciduous bonsai – Maples, Crabapple, Hornbeam, Elm species etc.
Topics: 2041

2041 Topics

23042 Posts

Last post Re: Trident from Shibui
by PatH View the latest post
October 30th, 2025, 11:34 am
Evergreen
Forum for discussion of Evergreen bonsai – Buxus, Cotoneaster, Olive etc.
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697 Topics

7065 Posts

Last post Re: Large Privet
by Albo View the latest post
October 12th, 2025, 1:28 pm
Pines and Junipers
Forum for discussion of Pines, Junipers, Cedar etc as bonsai.
Topics: 2140

2140 Topics

23857 Posts

Last post Re: Itoigawa Perth
by Mickeyjaytee View the latest post
November 2nd, 2025, 7:14 am
Flowering and fruiting
Forum for discussion of Flowering and fuiting bonsai - Azalea, Serissa, Apricot etc.
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1286 Topics

12289 Posts

Last post Re: Red Kurume azalea raft.
by treeman View the latest post
October 17th, 2025, 1:34 pm
Tropical
Forum for discussion of Tropical bonsai – Ficus, Bougainvillea, Fukien Tea, Dwarf Umbrella etc.
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1095 Topics

10532 Posts

Last post Re: Candlenut (Aleurites molu…
by shibui View the latest post
July 5th, 2025, 4:14 pm
Shohin
Discussions and pictures relating to bonsai under 25cm in height.
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362 Topics

4454 Posts

Last post Re: Shohin Zelkova Broom
by Matt S View the latest post
September 24th, 2025, 5:32 pm
Species Identification
Forum for requesting identification of unknown species. Please read the Sticky on requirements prior to posting.
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964 Topics

7262 Posts

Last post Re: Species ID pilbera shrub
by TimIAm View the latest post
October 22nd, 2025, 6:12 am
Bonsai Progression Series
Post photo's of your bonsai under-construction for discussion and inspiration.
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1409 Topics

20301 Posts

Last post Re: Eucalyptus Melliodora - F…
by Patmet View the latest post
October 25th, 2025, 7:28 pm
Tips, Techniques, Maintenance and Advice
Share your success stories about defoliation, bare rooting and anything else relating to maintaining healthy bonsai.
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1776 Topics

19866 Posts

Last post Re: Pre bonsai stock nsw??
by dansai View the latest post
September 30th, 2025, 7:28 am
Repotting, Soil and Fertilisers
Share your ideas on re-potting, potting mediums and fertilisers.
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790 Topics

9425 Posts

Last post Re: Zeolite - What size?
by Promethius View the latest post
July 29th, 2025, 9:49 pm
Propagation, Collecting and Importing
Discussions about propagating from cuttings, seeds, air layers etc. Going on a dig (Yamadori) or thinking of importing? Discuss how, when and where here.
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1113 Topics

11650 Posts

Last post Re: when to collect black pin…
by Ryceman3 View the latest post
October 27th, 2025, 2:48 pm
Critiques & Virtual Designs
Post your bonsai for critique by members. Virtual designs and restyles are encouraged.
Topics: 306

306 Topics

3734 Posts

Last post Re: WA Native branch advice
by Justin M View the latest post
August 5th, 2025, 11:29 am