[Category 2] Leptospermum 2

[Jan]

This Leptospermnum was collected locally on August 4, 2009.

I originally potted it into a tray because of its extensive roots. I’ve pruned it since and potted it up into a training pot grow more fine roots and develop the branch structure before eventually transferring it to a suitable pot for display.

An eventual styling choice will depend on how it responds to the clip ‘n grow/tip pruning to develop branch ramification.

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This plant is growing in south east NSW.

Jan

[anttal63]

This one is a corker Jan! Very interesting piece indeed. I look forward to it very much! Well done.

[Jan]

Thanks, Anttal63.

Here is an image from the other side taken today.

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Jan

P.S. "Leptospermum obovatum" is the only one listed for our Shire so that is what it must be.

[Jan]

This plant is responding well to regular watering and feeding. I presume that the root development is proceeding at the same rate as the top.

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I plan to root prune this Leptospermum in spring to set up a good compact root system and to trim the top to encourage further ramification. I am very happy with the exposed roots which I plan to use as a feature and, depending on where the plant shoots in the spring, I may carve the heavier upward pointing branch and burn it to match in with the character in the lower trunk.

It will be a few more years of development with this one before it is ready to move to a display pot.

Jan