AABC Convention, Canberra 2025
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The AABC Convention last month was a triumph for the Canberra Bonsai Society. Meticulously planned and generously executed, it was enjoyed by participants and the general public who visited the show- one hundred plus beautifully displayed trees, many in fine […]
Leptospermum For Bonsai
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- Category: Beginners Guide, Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Others
Leptospermum is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), mainly native to Australia and New Zealand. These plants, commonly known as tea trees or manuka, are small evergreen shrubs or trees, typically 2-5 metres tall. Leptospermum are […]
Leptospermum Wiri Athena: Lee Wright
- Posted By: Lee Wright
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October 2021 I saw this tree at Flower Power and fell in love with the beautiful flowers. The trunk had nice movement and the price was reasonable, so it joined my collection as an apprentice bonsai. I have had […]
Australian Plants As Bonsai 2025
As always, the Australian Plants as Bonsai Show, at the National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, was a wonderful display of native bonsai. It is always inspiring to see. Below are a selection of trees with their catalogue descriptions. 19 Ti […]
Summer Heat: Hugh Grant
- Posted By: Hugh G.
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- Category: Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Others, Suggestions & Tips, Timely Tips
Observations When Summer Watering Heat and water are the themes of this time of year! As we enter the heartlands of summer, watering requirements get a little wonky. Water drives a few things within a tree’s system. 1. Cooling – […]
Lantana Madness by Lee Wright
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I gave up on roses as too much like hard work and insufficient flowering. I bought 8 lantana ‘Chelsea Gold’ and planted them in the front yard. Easy Peasy. No special care, they flower nine months of the year, in […]
Workshop Notes
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This is a great time to bring tropical species such as figs to work on. Root pruning and styling are both possible, so make sure you bring everything you’ll need if you want to spend your evening developing your figs. […]
Notes From ‘sharing Our Learnings” On Eucalyptus
- Posted By: Lee Wright
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Helpful Hint, Others, Suggestions & Tips
The Victorian Native Bonsai Club hosted the 10th Symposium of Australian Native Plants as Bonsai in Melbourne at the end of August. The two day native infusion was well planned, superbly delivered and the delegates got a lot of facts […]
Workshop Notes
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Others, Timely Tips
We have had a few new members join at our recent show, and I’m bearing in mind that some of you might be quite new to the bonsai adventure. Even if you don’t yet have many trees to work on, […]
More About Root Aphids
What are root aphids? Root aphids are aphid species from the family Phylloxera defined by their habit of feeding on plant roots during part of their lifecycle. In general, they are less 0.5mm long, and while their colour varies depending […]
