Lock Ness Monsterey

[alpineart]

This was a decision made in the the best interest of the collected tree . This was to be sprayed with weed killer so i have collected it instead . With the spray gangs going hammer and tongs on the noxious weeds around the plantations i chose to take the risk of its survival over certain death .

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I trimmed this prior to shattering my leg with the full intention of collecting it 3 months ago .

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This was growing in a cascade down an old road batter

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, the roots well there isn't a great deal to call sustainable stock but i had to give it my best shot . Hope it hangs in there .Justifiable insanity on this one , yes i'm still on crutches but how could i not collect this bugger .

Cheers Alpineart

[philf555]

Kudos on your temerity in saving this one if the bonsai gods are in a good mood it will go on to be a ripper

[alpineart]

Hi philf555 , i don't have a good track record with Monty's so yes its in the hands of God this one . Neesy will if it survives be a great tree one day . It hasn't wilted yet so thats a good sign , with 30mm of rain 48 hours prior to collecting that helps also , although i would have preferred to wait another day it wasn't to be .

Cheers Alpineart

[Andrew F]

Good luck with this one Ian, it certainly is chock full of movement and character.

[alpineart]

Hi VS , it would have been nice to collect it before the accident , it would have stood a much better chance . The movement is exceptional , bit like Nessy .The apex turns back on itself with a twin leader/apex . It will make for a great cascade as collected with minimal apex work . After care as with all collected material will be the savior , only time will tell .

Cheers Alpine

[Brian]

Thats a good tree Ian. Your brother was telling me about your fantastic stock of plants.

[alpineart]

Hi Brian , I think Chris was taken back by the amount of plants i have here .Tree's for the future i say , they will come in handy even if i don't get to train them into Bonsai some else will .

Cheers Alpine

[Dario]

My fingers are crossed for you on this one Alpine! Best of luck...you deserve it
Hi Brian good to see Radiata listed as your favourite tree...I too love 'em!
Cheers, Dario.

[alpineart]

Hi Dario , i need it about now . Whats that old saying "Break a leg"

Cheers Alpine

[Dario]

Hi Dario , i need it about now . Whats that old saying "Break a leg"
Cheers Alpine

No more breaks please Alpine!
Hey I forgot to mention that that is great material
Cheers, Dario.

[alpineart]

Hi Dario , its certainly unique material . I collect trunks , not tree's . Plenty of tree's could be collected but i like thing a little different . This trunk is around 50mm thick and the canopy around 750mm in diameter so there is plenty to work with , if it plays ball and survives .

Cheers Alpine

[Stewart_Toowoomba]

All the best alpine and love the refugee too. Pls keep us posted - you've got nothing better to do hey?

stew

[alpineart]

Hi Stewart . mate i've got a lot better things that need doing and by heck its time to get into it . hope i survive .Cheers Alpine