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The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 1:17 pm
by Scott Roxburgh
I'll admit that I am not the biggest advocate for Aussie natives as bonsai, I know next to nothing about them...
But while in VIC this christmas/new years period, I noticed the truely inspirational Leptospermum(s), along the coast and in many of the national parks we went to.
I'll have to update with some pics...
But when looking through a Japanese website, I saw this:
http://www.y-bonsai.co.jp/cgi-bin/item_ ... 0101000150
Good to see aussie trees getting overseas exposure!
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 6:35 pm
by alpineart
Hi Scott , just goes to show that not all Japanese Bonsai follow the rules , or is it just a pot plant .
Cheers Alpineart
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 9:22 am
by Steven
Thanks for pointing it out Scott!
Shame it's not a more mature specimen.
Regards,
Steven
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 2:16 pm
by Pup
In the number 31 issue of the Shohin ten book,( cant remember what they call it) on page 174 is a very nice mature leptospermum pink cascade.
They have been using them for a while, we have a member here who has some beautiful ones, quite mature too.
Pup
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 4:10 pm
by GavinG
Any chance of some pix, Pup? There aren't that many good ones around. I'm only just starting on leptos, and I've got no idea how hard you cut them, whether you cut them hard each year, or only when they've got some serious bulk, whether you treat them more or less like junipers, or what the hell... They're not like mels or callistemons, and they won't wire, unless it's tiny. Seems like you need to think 5 years ahead, to get the branches to go where you want.
Any help and inspiration appreciated.
Gavin
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 10:40 pm
by Mojo Moyogi
Wait till they discover L.laevigatum
Cheers,
Mojo
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 12:16 am
by banksia
Where's C.J??
Cheers!
Anthony
Re: The Japanese use Leptospermum scoparium
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 3:32 pm
by Pup
GavinG wrote:Any chance of some pix, Pup? There aren't that many good ones around. I'm only just starting on leptos, and I've got no idea how hard you cut them, whether you cut them hard each year, or only when they've got some serious bulk, whether you treat them more or less like junipers, or what the hell... They're not like mels or callistemons, and they won't wire, unless it's tiny. Seems like you need to think 5 years ahead, to get the branches to go where you want.
Any help and inspiration appreciated.
Gavin
Hi Gavin, I only grow L. brachyandrum, which is quite easy, but scoparium is as you say a different story. However if you look up newzealndteatrees here you will find CJ Leo who is the guy I was referring to.
Cheers Pup