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Phrago Coldwater, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 29, 2006

I have always wanted this tree ever since I saw a large specimen at Gee farms in Chelsea Michigan about three years ago. Very cool looking! Last Month I was lucky enough to find (and purchase) a small seedling of this tree from a specialty nursery near my house. It was in a group of plants being marketed as starter plants for Bonsai. It is currently 25 inches tall and planted in a tall 4 inch pot. I would perfer to plant it out on my property but am afraid of predation from deer and ground hogs. I am thinking of potting it up to a larger pot and keeping it potted for another year or two. How long can I keep it in a pot. Is there a tap root that will become problematic if I don't get it in the ground while still small, like with Hickeries? Should I just plant it out and build a wire screen around it? I really want this tree to succeed. Thanks...

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Jun 29, 2006

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Should I just plant it out and build a wire screen around it?


Yes. Much better than keeping it in a pot for a few years.

Resin

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2006

I agree. The amount of protection installed varies with the vulnerability and value of the plant, but plant it out, mulch it, water it through this nasty summer, and build a stockade around it. In addition, consider grafting off it next year so you have a spare, just in case. It's sort of like burning a back-up CD.

Guy S.

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Phrago Coldwater, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2006

Thanks Resin and Guy, I am having the same thought. I don't see this varient offerd much so I would like to keep it, if possible. I will build the guard structure from hell!

Do you think it would like nice planted with Albizia for a back drop?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 30, 2006

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Do you think it would like nice planted with Albizia for a back drop?

I dunno if that's a wise idea -- it might attract scud missiles from that Evilalbizium person . . .

Guy S.

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Phrago Coldwater, MI(Zone 5b) Jul 04, 2006

I'm out of scud range Ha! Ha! But those recently posted pics of the 'chocolate' leaved variety look might tempting!


I have been doing a lot of searching but haven't been able to find any information as to the ultimate size of this tree. Some list it as a smaller varient, others just mention its unique leaf form. I would like to plant it in a spot where it would be less likely to be removed because it out grew its welcome. The property I am planting it on has been in my family for a couple of generations and will pass to another family member when I am done with it. I am interested in siting the trees and shrubs I select to plant here in spots where they will be able to mature. Can you tell me what its growth habits are and how large it will become, or point me to a website that I could read up on? How long has this varient been cultivated? Has anyone had it long enough to know?

Thanks, Patrick....

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kman_blue (Zone 6b) Jul 05, 2006

I'd think an Albizia in your area would be subject to winter kill to the ground from time to time, so I don't think it'll ever get larger than a 6'-8' suckering shrub if it survives long term in your area.

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