collected desert ash

[Glenn C]

Ant,
What magnificent bark, whatever you try I reckon it will look great. Losing the righthand branch was a good call.
Cant help but notice from other shots you've posted how empty the backyard was in 2007, you are a busy man.

[anttal63]

Ant,
What magnificent bark, whatever you try I reckon it will look great. Losing the righthand branch was a good call.
Cant help but notice from other shots you've posted how empty the backyard was in 2007, you are a busy man.

HAHAHA yeah just had alot around the other side but ramped up big time from there. Thanks Glenn!

[anttal63]

Recently some of the ladies asked about rotting issues when making big cuts under the root ball. Today i repotted this tree and im pleased to say everything went according to plan. The severe chop across the bottom and side of the root ball + the elimination of any other unwanted roots last winter has payed dividends 3 fold. Today i was rewarded with a brilliant, healthy and thriving radial spread that i can now detail and ramify in future. The other most significant achievement is the healing of the cuts. After a good trimming, i would like to share these pics with you all. By the time i got it into a pot it got dark so the final pic will have to wait. I am extremely satisfied with these results in the time span with collected material.

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[Jamie]

nice ant! thats the sort of root systems that trees are made from!

[craigw60]

Looking good Ant, those big cuts under the trunk encourage basal flare as well.
Craig

[anttal63]

Here it is bold and beautiful in an Ellis pot. Amongst many, this is the smoked honey glaze they were renownwd for!!! Cant wait to see it next year in Autumn now.

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Thanks jimmie & craig

[craigw60]

Hi Ant what a pleasure to see such a beautifully potted tree no mounds, nice and flat in the pot with a bit of a lip for watering, there is no doubt correct root work in the early stages of a trees development pays huge dividends . I would have placed it just slightly to the right of the pot but thats just a personal taste issue.
Craig

[blkrota]

Nice work, Very nice pot too

[anttal63]

Thanks Craig, The proof sure is in the pudding. I did originally have it a little more to the right but the wire tie has pulled it over. I will tweak it back again.

Thanks blkrota.

[ozzy]

A first class piece of material in good hands, you've already cleared the first major hurdle to owning a great bonsai ... choosing good stock.

[anttal63]

A first class piece of material in good hands, you've already cleared the first major hurdle to owning a great bonsai ... choosing good stock.

I owe JB Hayman a huge appology. He was right about many things. Now Finally after this last 6 to 12 months, i get where he is coming from. Thanks ozzy, I think about this alot lately.

[dregs24]

great tree- i love it. Well done.

[Josh7]

Antonio, this looks great. That trunk has come a long way in only a few short years. Well done!
Can't wait to see it in foliage adn then again in autumn.

[ozzy]

How is JB, is he a member here in some form?, I went on an olive dig with him here a few years back, got a few ash too.

[anttal63]

How is JB, is he a member here in some form?, I went on an olive dig with him here a few years back, got a few ash too.

He pops up here and there at the clubs. Last time i saw him he was in good form. Not sure if he's a member here! He certainly is a soldier for improving Australian Bonsai. Sais it how it is, needless to tell ya what happens after that!