wooly bush

Pup · 12-29-2007, 11:49 PM

G, day folks
This is a tree I was given early this year by a friend who is moving to South Australia. He did not think he could keep it going so I was a very lucky boy.
I have done some work the main being a repot also some minor reshaping. It measures 21.5mms long by 10mms high (8-1/2 in by 4in ).
It is commonly called an Albany wooly bush when you read the name you will understand why. Adenanthos cunninghamii.

centaura · 12-30-2007, 12:59 PM

Hmmm.... I really like the trunk base, the pot and the general feel of the composition. You were very lucky to get it. One of my best trees is a tree that I got because someone wanted someone who could take care of it properly.

The only thing that's catching me is the straightness of the trunk line once it starts the cascade. I would like to see more movement there, maybe a bend downwards at the point where the apex branch goes up. Its hard to say - the foliage has been trimmed into a nice shape, and I can't picture what else I'd like the trunk to be doing, but the straightness doesn't feel right.

Other than that vague critique, its a very nice tree and a good friend who would give it to you for care!

-Centaura

Pup · 12-31-2007, 09:36 AM

I tried to answer as a quote but the little board kept telling me to add

1 more character after 6 I gave up and came here. Well Centaura what I was saying is the trunk is not as straight as it appears in the photo.
I will try to get a better one from overhead and front.
I do feel honoured that he felt I was the one to leave it with.
If ever he returns to this State he will be offered it back.
As it is a Western Australian native, I will certainly look after it.
Best for the New Year Pup

Pup · 01-01-2008, 11:34 PM

These are pics I took today .Yesterday was spent repairing some wind damage to my shade cloth. Not only does it get hot here we have to put up with high winds as well. Hereare the pics of the boolywush

oops I mean wooly Bush.

centaura · 01-03-2008, 05:33 PM

Ah - I see the movement. Better than the impression from the first photo - where it seems to be almost perfectly straight once it goes over the pot edge.

Quote:

oops I mean wooly Bush

Of course, I actually found your correction funnier than your original joke - the emphasis of the capitol B made me think of our president.

-Centaura

anttal63 · 01-05-2008, 09:41 PM

now in australia that could mean something totally different to presidents.

12-31-2007, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pup Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth suburbs Western Australia Posts: 405	wooly bush I tried to answer as a quote but the little board kept telling me to add 1 more character after 6 I gave up and came here. Well Centaura what I was saying is the trunk is not as straight as it appears in the photo. I will try to get a better one from overhead and front. I do feel honoured that he felt I was the one to leave it with. If ever he returns to this State he will be offered it back. As it is a Western Australian native, I will certainly look after it. Best for the New Year Pup __________________ G, day I live in western Australia I have been trying for the last 20+ years with some success to grow Bonsai. I am a perpetual learner and an advanced beginner

01-05-2008, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
anttal63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: melbourne victoria australia Posts: 155	now in australia that could mean something totally different to presidents. __________________ Antonio...... __________

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12-30-2007, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
centaura Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 334	Hmmm.... I really like the trunk base, the pot and the general feel of the composition. You were very lucky to get it. One of my best trees is a tree that I got because someone wanted someone who could take care of it properly. The only thing that's catching me is the straightness of the trunk line once it starts the cascade. I would like to see more movement there, maybe a bend downwards at the point where the apex branch goes up. Its hard to say - the foliage has been trimmed into a nice shape, and I can't picture what else I'd like the trunk to be doing, but the straightness doesn't feel right. Other than that vague critique, its a very nice tree and a good friend who would give it to you for care! -Centaura

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