Updated 16/12/01

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That's the hard to see tree in the middle!

Red Ironbark
Eucalyptus sideroxylon

This is a nice native. It has a dark bark, pale leaves, and pink/red flowers.
I chose it for this reason.
There is very little information on working with eucalyptus for Bosai. I have heard that they are fast grower and need to be placed outside in full sun. This can make them a very dependant tree needing more work than most.
But being an Aussie, I gotta try it!
I will be placing more information of the tree itself soon.

This is the reason why I love this tree. It's bark is so amazing.

I have recently gained a seedling of this tree and re-potted it and begun to train it. As yet I must say, it is incredibly hardy. I feel that any Aussie wanting to begin Bonsai work, this is the plant. If you kill it, don't bother with another. It can handle drought and really bad conditions. Although, I would recommend that you look after it with much care.

16/12/01

I have finally added a picture of my favorite new bonsai- a Red Ironbark I bought for AU$3.50. It handled the first pruning very well and sprung back with new life. The only problem is that it has already regained the few inches I cut off the trunk. It will, hopefully, grow another branch further down the trunk so I can try to train it from there.

13/12/01

I have begun the bonsai of the tree I bought for AU$3.50 and it is looking great! I'm going to train it into a formal up-right. It has a nook very close to the base where most of the branch growth has occurred making this tree ideal for this type of work. I hope to add a picture within the next few weeks.