Peter Butler hard pruning his pride Banksia Ericafolia Bonsai. This has been in training since 1987 and is even in flower with a tall candle, gorgeous. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2uP96IC7k
Peter Butler hard pruning his pride Banksia Ericafolia Bonsai. This has been in training since 1987 and is even in flower with a tall candle, gorgeous.
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Hi Peter
Interesting video. I grew a Banksia Serrata “Pygmy Possum” once. When I shifted house I dug it up and put it in a pot. When I cut most of the foliage back I discovered it had a great potential as a Bonsai specimen.
It had a short, swollen trunk with cascading branches and probably would have looked great in a tall pot.
I think Australian Natives make great Bonsai specimens I currently have Banksia Integrifolia that I’ve had in a pot for about the last 6 years so I’m contemplating maybe Bonsaiing it.
Hi,
thanks for your feedback. Definitely do it, the candles look awesome on the Banksia.
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