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Chopped Liver?
Join Date: Jun-2004
Location: Hurstbridge
Country: DownUnda
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Angophora Root-Prune and Repot - Choice of Material.
Howdy all!
As promised earlier, I am putting together a pictorial guide 2 the root-pruning of an Angophora costata (Smooth-Bark Apple) I picked up recently for $30 from a local general nursery. (While not a true Eucalyptus species, Angophora is so closely related in habit and form as 2 be included under the title 'Eucalypt'.) One of the main features of this species is the smooth bark which flakes off on a yearly basis, giving a brilliant multi-coloured display similar 2 that of Lagerstroemia species. As the size of mature leaves can be quite large, this specimen is destined 2 be a larger Bonsai - I imagine that 60cm (2') would be a good height 2 aim 4. That said, Euc leaves will reduce with constant pinching.
The tree in question was in a 30cm (12") pot, and was about 60cm tall from the soil line. I have chosen this specimen 4 its unusually dramatic trunk taper - I am unsure whether this habit is genetic or cultural, but most of its brethren were at least twice the height (and general girth) at the same age. The fact that the enormous lignotuber is sprouting numerous branches indicates that this specimen will have no problems in backbudding.
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