Two for Tim [ Hawaii ] and science lends a hand
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Two for Tim [ Hawaii ] and science lends a hand
Hey Tim,
Started testing this a few years ago, and also saw it as a tree the Taiwanese use as well. A bit thorny at first and as the branches age, they become pleasant. Grew up with one in the yard and it's supposed to be at least 50 years old.
I have never seen one with a larger than 12 inches [ 31 cm ] trunk. So when you see my second test subject I will ask, does it make sense to try for a 3 inch [ 8 cm ] trunk at 15 inches.
As you can see, it grows in Hawaii, and can handle a % of cold as well.
Flacourtia Indica
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/images/fla_ind_klove.jpg
http://www.quisqualis.com/18govpjoy.html
Hope the links work.
Khaimraj
Young tree, maybe 4 or less old. Started off as a chance seedling in the grow trough.
Trunk of mature tree in my yard -
I didn't want to butt in on the guys showing their maples, but I wanted to show you that it could be done in the Tropics. Warning, I really miss timed everything with this tree this year. Bought in 94 or 96 as a whip [pencil sized trunk.] Trident Maple out of the UK.
Started testing this a few years ago, and also saw it as a tree the Taiwanese use as well. A bit thorny at first and as the branches age, they become pleasant. Grew up with one in the yard and it's supposed to be at least 50 years old.
I have never seen one with a larger than 12 inches [ 31 cm ] trunk. So when you see my second test subject I will ask, does it make sense to try for a 3 inch [ 8 cm ] trunk at 15 inches.
As you can see, it grows in Hawaii, and can handle a % of cold as well.
Flacourtia Indica
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/images/fla_ind_klove.jpg
http://www.quisqualis.com/18govpjoy.html
Hope the links work.
Khaimraj
Young tree, maybe 4 or less old. Started off as a chance seedling in the grow trough.
Trunk of mature tree in my yard -
I didn't want to butt in on the guys showing their maples, but I wanted to show you that it could be done in the Tropics. Warning, I really miss timed everything with this tree this year. Bought in 94 or 96 as a whip [pencil sized trunk.] Trident Maple out of the UK.
Khaimraj Seepersad- Member
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