Western Australian peppermint tree

[Craigm]

G'day all,
this is an evergreen species Agonis flexuosa, which is one of the most common Species found(native) in Perth,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agonis_flexuosa

The reason I took this tree on was the interesting twist happening in the lower trunk.
First thing was to reduce the height by removing the main trunkline above some use able branches.
I think the first pic was taken in about 2012/13,



Since then it has been repotted only once into this "mica" training container.
The Tree is starting to show some rewards after 3 to 4 years but still has some ways to go yet.



Thoughts always welcome,
happy Bonsai, regards Craig

 

[sorce]

Nice.

Sorce

 

[armetisius]

I want one; how hardy are they?

 

[Craigm]

I want one; how hardy are they?

Absolutely they are very a very Hardy species which require no special treatments.
Not real sure how they would fare in a "Frost" zone.
thanks for the interest, regards Craig.

 

[armetisius]

Absolutely they are very a very Hardy species which require no special treatments.
Not real sure how they would fare in a "Frost" zone.
thanks for the interest, regards Craig.

Never mind then. We get frosts and freezes--normally--just none this year.
It looks cool and the plant descriptions I can find seem to all back it as bonsai-worthy.
Pity. I am doing my best to remove everything I own that is frost tender or more
than my zone's freeze/temperature limits. I intend to only use the propagation
house for rooting anymore.

 

[JoesBonsai]

Beautiful Stunning bark

 

[Craigm]

Beautiful Stunning bark

Thanks @JoesBonsai , sorry I missed your reply ! Have a great Day.

 

[Craigm]

Hi ,
here is the Agonis after some wiring and a clean up.

 

[MichaelS]

Hi Craig. That is a nice specimen. I look forward to updates. I have neglected Oz natives for too long but I am propagating them with a vengeance now. We have some of the most spectacular trees for bonsai here. (Eg, I think L. laevigatum could be our shimpaku!) I like the way you are going with this tree.

 

[Craigm]

Hi Craig. That is a nice specimen. I look forward to updates. I have neglected Oz natives for too long but I am propagating them with a vengeance now. We have some of the most spectacular trees for bonsai here. (Eg, I think L. laevigatum could be our shimpaku!) I like the way you are going with this tree.

Thankyou @MichaelS , I appreciate you taking time to comment mate.

I do agree that we have some trees which are desirable for Bonsai growing,

 

[BunjaeKorea]

Hey mate lookin nice! Chuck us a few seeds!

 

[Craigm]

Hey mate lookin nice! Chuck us a few seeds!

I couldn't do it mate, I wouldn't risk sending any freshly picked seeds because of the Risk of introducing hidden pest/insects inside them.

You could buy direct from a reputable Seed company, I have had seeds sent overseas in the past no problems.
http://australianseed.com/shop/category/

http://australianseed.com/shop/item/agonis-flexuosa-

 

[YukiShiro]

lovely tree Craig

 

[Craigm]

lovely tree Craig

Thanks so much Herman!

 

[BunjaeKorea]

I couldn't do it mate, I wouldn't risk sending any freshly picked seeds because of the Risk of introducing hidden pest/insects inside them.

You could buy direct from a reputable Seed company, I have had seeds sent overseas in the past no problems.
http://australianseed.com/shop/category/

http://australianseed.com/shop/item/agonis-flexuosa-

Heheh point taken but seriously if you can introduce a disease that doesnt already exist here you would have performed a miracle. Imported trees die like flies here. You will not believe the amount of blight species here....thats why I most have native Korean trees....blight resistant.....or at least more than others....I remember gardening in Aus.....no disease...or at least nothing major....lets just say I would never sent any to aus from here...never.
Ps thabks for awesome site

 

[sorce]

lets just say I would never sent any to aus from here...never.

What if they kill Caine toads!


Sorce

 

[BunjaeKorea]

What if they kill Caine toads!


Sorce

Oh no not the rare endangered Cane toads! Spare the toads.

 

[BunjaeKorea]

Anyone try Bluegum? Heard they hatw root restriction.....would adore getting a big bluegum or ghost gum to flower

 

[Craigm]

Anyone try Bluegum? Heard they hatw root restriction.....would adore getting a big bluegum or ghost gum to flower

I haven't heard of anyone that grows Bluegum as Bonsai but there are alot of people growing gums/eucalypts.
As far as roots go they are pretty hardy and can handle rootpruning quite well so long as aftercare is maintained.
Some can fill the pot with roots with a month or so but that's good right?
I personally haven't had many problems with them, I grow several species of Eucalypts including the "Ghost gum".
This is Eucalyptus decipiens

Have Fun!

 

[BunjaeKorea]

I haven't heard of anyone that grows Bluegum as Bonsai but there are alot of people growing gums/eucalypts.
As far as roots go they are pretty hardy and can handle rootpruning quite well so long as aftercare is maintained.
Some can fill the pot with roots with a month or so but that's good right?
I personally haven't had many problems with them, I grow several species of Eucalypts including the "Ghost gum".
This is Eucalyptus decipiens
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Have Fun!

Awesome. Thanks for that! How old is that tree? Looks awesome!