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This was part of a past Shohin Competition.

It looks fantastic! I have one with similar foliage, but the label didn't identify it other than to say it was a Melaleuca. Is yours a bit snappy, because mine certainly is. I can't wire it without breaking the twigs off everywhere.

melbrackstone wrote: ↑June 10th, 2024, 7:17 pm It looks fantastic! I have one with similar foliage, but the label didn't identify it other than to say it was a Melaleuca. Is yours a bit snappy, because mine certainly is. I can't wire it without breaking the twigs off everywhere.

Hi Melbrackstone,

This one is not snappy and bends easily.

Hi Melbrackstone,

This one is not snappy and bends easily.

Looks like I got the "grumpy old woman version," LOL. Thanks Peter. I will persist...

Leptospermum rotundifolium has larger, pale pink flowers. Not as prolific flowers as some others in the genus but still puts on a good show. The trees I have tried here have never grown well when subjected to bonsai techniques so I stopped trying. Maybe they don't like the potting mix I use or conditions I was keeping them in as Hanro's seems to be healthy and responding well.
Definitely worth a try.

Leptospermum rotundifolium has larger, pale pink flowers. Not as prolific flowers as some others in the genus but still puts on a good show. The trees I have tried here have never grown well when subjected to bonsai techniques so I stopped trying. Maybe they don't like the potting mix I use or conditions I was keeping them in as Hanro's seems to be healthy and responding well.
Definitely worth a try.

Mine hasn't flowered since I put it in a bonsai pot. I can't remember what colour the flowers were. I will see if I have photos somewhere. Ta.

That bark looks awesome. How does the tree go with back budding?

Keels wrote: ↑June 11th, 2024, 8:13 pm That bark looks awesome. How does the tree go with back budding?

It does back bud, usually after repotting which is done every 2 season