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Casuarina Equisetifolia
AOtropical alternative for pine lovers.
ur feature species is Casuarina equisetifolia, a species very suitable
for bonsai culture. The first part, presented by BCI members in
India, is a comprehensive guide to this species. This is followed by Middle left; Informal Upright, 87 cm, Henky Wahyu, more history on this fascinating pine look-alike and instructions Bottom left; Formal Upright, 60 cm, Freddy Soesanto, on how to accelerate the development of this fast growing tree, us- Top right; Informal Upright, 75 cm, Freddy Soesanto, ing advanced and innovative methods, presented by Budi Sulistyo, Bottom right; Informal Upright, 99 cm, Budi Sulistyo Indonesia.
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This page; Semi Cascade, 81 cm, Budi Sulistyo,
Facing page, top left; Twin Trunk, 91 cm, Henky Wahyu,
