Kunzea Ambigua, “Wind shadow”
Ambrose Canning | Australia
Kunzea is a genus of plants in the family Myrtaceae and the species ambiqua is a native plant only found in South-East Australian cool coastal areas. The genus name honours German naturalist Gustav Kunze, while the specific species name ambiqua is derived from the Latin adjective ambiguous meaning 'doubtful' or 'uncertain'.
Kunzea ambigua is commonly known as "White cloud" or "White kunzea", it is a tall shrub up to three metres in height, with small, crowded and aromatic leaves, and abundant white flowers. Native animals are said to be often found sleeping under Kunzea plants, where they seek relief from ticks and other parasites - hence its other popular name of "tick bush". An essential oil is derived from the terminal branches of Kunzea ambigua.
Wisteria chinensis (Glicine)
Danilo Scursatone | Italy
The Wisteria bonsai was obtained many years ago by a layering. Over the years it has been refined following the typical style of this essence.
Styling by Danilo Scursatone
Buddleja saligna (False Olive)
Tobie Kleynhans, South Africa
Mangle, Conocarpus erectus
Enrique Castaño Collection
Buttonwood, Conocarpus erectus
designed by Enrique Castaño
Slanting style
45 cm/17.7 inches
Container; Japanese
Ficus Tsiela
Shankar Chanda Collection
designed by Shankar Chanda, India
Twin trunk
60 cm