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I found a good candidate for the contest today. I had a few zelcova planted growing out in my side yard and a tree fell in that area last year. The tree crew probably stepped on this one and I happened to notice the leaves today. Probably let it grow in the ground one more year.

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Was chopping down a large trident today. I've got a new greenhouse this year, so I stuck a couple of unreasonable? Size cuttings. Only cost a couple of minutes of time.


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Collected this American hornbeam today.

We'll see how it fares. For now it's my entry for this contest.

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Canberra is only 4 hour's drive away so it is one of my regular shows to attend.
Here's some photos for everyone.
Berberis in Spring plumage


Jack (I think) pine. Quite a rare species as bonsai here in Aus. but the small needles alwa...

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Starts January 1, 2026. (Edited to include other junipers)

This contest will run 7 years - from January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2033

The starting material needs to be a shimpaku juniper,Juniperus chinensis, ( discussions around this have been had in the thread) with no prior work done to it (except root work) and it needs to be smalle...

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