Fascinating folks,

watching this response to a shrub which can handle
snow,and tropical temperatures.Must be the link
for the zones of the world.

My grandfather used to say that Canton had 4 distinct
seasons,and he did live in Canada, for 2 years before
coming down to the West Indies[back in the 1919-I think].
So I would believe him.

It's a beautiful shrub and I am still looking for the largest
trunk possible.I wonder where the oldest plant can be
found?
This is with regards to the narrow thin leaf type,with the
single flower and peeling bark.
The full rose flower doesn't do as well down here.
Once again enjoying the e-mails.
Thank you.
Khaimraj
West Indies/Caribbean
Where the lowlands/ricelands are flooding as the rainy season
begins to end ?????


-----Original Message-----
From: Theo
To:
Date: 04 December 2003 23:37
Subject: [IBC] Serissa question


HI Iris
Nina answered the question
I agree with you that there are limits to everything I do not think
that a wither like the Canadian one is suitable for Serissa
but Japn is a long cluster of islands with a climate ranging form
Newfoundland to Florida , so you find all temp zones you like and
Beside of Japanese Variety of Serissas that I do not from which part
of japan are native theh others will come most probably from Taiwan
mainland China or Korea and climate there is not always sub tropical
either
4 fingers of snow as I said were on a picture but some people had it
frozen and survived .. and reported a vigorous growth in spring and a
deep greening of leaves plus a bonanza of flowers.....
I was willing to buy one again to make a personal test .. and the
chunk( the cutting gave me a possibility to test without spending 20 $)
I really must be reasonable I have a balcony and the room available
is shrinking you know we are all the same ... just one more the last
one I swear! :-)
Theo

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