Trees I took to our local show

Acacia Sieberiana (paperbark thorn) Took first price for African Styles

Very nice trees, the Acacia Sieberiana (paperbark thorn), like I have seen only twice in Indonesia at Robert Stevens Garden in Jakarta. Would love to get one

Hi Indo,

Thank You, it`s amazing how we want trees that are from other countries.I have been trying for years to get my hands on a Brazilian Raintree with no success not even seeds:x very frustrating but that's life

Yes indeed, I don't know how easy it is to send you seeds, but once or twice a year I go to The Bogor Botanical Gardens, founder 1817 by the order of the government of the Dutch East Indies.

It covers an area of 87 hectares (210 acres) and contains 13,983 different kinds of trees and plants of various origin. The geographic position of Bogor means it rains almost daily, even in the dry season. This makes the Garden an advantageous location for the cultivation of tropical plants. 26 ears ago I did get some seeds for a friend in Australia, mostly palm seeds.

If you give me some names and if they are available, I could send some. I plan actually to get some for my self.

At present there is a Mahogany tree in fruit, (seed ball, will make some picture tomorrow), I will observe and try to get them, they split open like an small explosive, since there is a lot of traffic (toll road entrance) it will be swept clean daily. Right time right moment is wanted.

joe - was this a recent show or the big ABC show a few months back in capetown ? (i believe)

The seeds I want is Pithecellobium Tortum (Brazilian Raintree) not the normal Raintree Monkey Pod (samanea saman) these are commonly available I also ordered from Australia. I can get Acacia seeds if you require I can post them to you. Pic sample of Pithecellobium Tortum seeds

beer city snake wrote:joe - was this a recent show or the big ABC show a few months back in capetown ? (i believe)

No ,this was the Regional Brat show in Johannesburg

JoesBonsai wrote:

beer city snake wrote:joe - was this a recent show or the big ABC show a few months back in capetown ? (i believe)

No ,this was the Regional Brat show in Johannesburg

ok thanks - just curious as our friend andrae had some trees in the ABC show:

http://arborartscollective.blogspot.com/2016/05/my-6-trees-at-international-bonsai.html
(we have opened up comments from the public without moderator approval on the arbor arts blog)

and i think the word "brat" has a different meaning for us yanks
(short for bratwurst)

beer city snake wrote:
and i think the word "brat" has a different meaning for us yanks  
(short for bratwurst)

Very confusing...  

Brat show! I've always hated snotty kids!  

SA "Braai" = UK  or US "BarBQ"

But I suppose it an acronym for "Bonsai Regional Association Transvaal"?

BTW "barbecue" comes from the French. When the roasted a whole goat in the middles ages, they would roast it "de barbe à queue", litterally "from beard to tail". It went to England with William the Conqueror's army in 1066.

The word was lost in French, then came back in its English form (like others like "tunnel", "ticket", "tennis", etc.)

Nice Brats one could dig into.

Has anybody tried to grow Mahogany from seeds.
I believe getting them into a foreign country nowadays may be a problem. I will go up there in due time to check whats available, can't hurt to put some into an envelope and send them across :fc: .
Any suggestion what to take on tropical seeds is welcomed.

But I suppose it an acronym for "Bonsai Regional Association Transvaal"?

100% correct

I love these trees.
Very well done with the Paper Bark. By far one of my favourites.
Also that bulbus (what appears to be) Jade. LOVE IT

Regards,
Shayn

Hey Joe

My Phone broke, so I lost your number and cannot contact you. Love the Bonsai you took with and the acacia really deserved its prize!!!

btw Adele and the baby are doing very well

we are very very tired with having to wake up 3 times a night to feed Liana, but very happy everything worked out well.

I am getting a phone soon, please PM me your phone number here, so we can organize a visit

Congrats again Joe,
best regards
Herman

YukiShiro wrote:Hey Joe

My Phone broke, so I lost your number and cannot contact you. Love the Bonsai you took with and the acacia really deserved its prize!!!

btw Adele and the baby are doing very well

we are very very tired with having to wake up 3 times a night to feed Liana, but very happy everything worked out well.

I am getting a phone soon, please PM me your phone number here, so we can organize a visit

Congrats again Joe,
best regards
Herman

Hi Bud,

Thank You
Congrats on becoming a father ,and very happy that all went well
Ya i know that night shift feeling ,it's all part of the fun

Keep Well and in touch
0832962059

Regards
Joe