This dwarf cultivar is a kind of natural bonsai and is suitable for growing in containers. The name means "dancing in the ancient castle....Read More" This is sometimes sold as "Little Twist" ®.
I am growing this shrubby form of P. incisa on its own roots in southern Norway, in an area known for rather cold winters. The two plants...Read More in my garden have survived, flowered and grown very well for more than two years now, surviving two winters of -31 degrees Celsius (-25F) and -28 Celsius (-20F). One of my books states this species may be found in volcanic soils, also around the famous Mt. Fuji, Japan, and I use a lot of lava in my soil to ensure good drainage and make it easier for the plants to cease growth, and form strong buds before the onset of winter.
A few years ago I tried the same species in a grafted version, but then it looked like the grafting stock didnt stand the unusually cold winter that year. The trees are exposed to full sunlight from around 1100-1200 with a few hours of full sun, before having dappled sunshine until sunset. Low burning february sun doesnt burn the plants, but as the sun rises through spring they will get lots and lots of sun, as well as moisture. Highly recommended!
This dwarf cultivar is a kind of natural bonsai and is suitable for growing in containers. The name means "dancing in the ancient castle....Read More
I love this little tree, which do not grow very fast and changes its look with every season. Kojo-No-Mai is amazing!!!
I am growing this shrubby form of P. incisa on its own roots in southern Norway, in an area known for rather cold winters. The two plants...Read More