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Dreaming of Pines
Casuarina Equisetifolia From the Wild
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
asuarina, also called She-oak or Australian pine, has many varieties in the species. Some of these grow in
high altitudes whereas others grow on the seashore. The one that we are going to discuss is Casuarina eq-
uisetifolia that grows on the seashore. For many years Indonesian bonsai lovers dreamt of having beautiful
pine bonsai like those we have seen in Japanese exhibitions or in books. At last the dream is fulfilled in the
C Casuarina equisetifolia with its leaves that look like pine needles.
A jungle of Casuarina equisetifolia in Lombang, a sea side area in East
Madura, Java. The inset photos show the results of heavy pruning where
live branches have been removed for firewood over many years.
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