Winter Pines All Set for Spring

The Japanese White, Red, and Black pines at the Australian Bonsai Gallery are all set for a good Spring flush.

After regular fertilising over Autumn and Winter, needle thinning, bud selection, and wiring we are looking forward to another successful 'first flush'.

Many of the older pines have been pushing out a very even first flush, over many buds, resulting in smaller needles and negating the need for a second flush.

Not having to rely on a second flush, every second year, seems to make the older trees stronger.!