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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 . I trimmed this prior to shattering my leg with the full intention of collecting it 3 months ago . This was growing in a cascade down an old road batter , 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Cheers Alpine

alpineart wrote: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.

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

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

stew

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