I purchased one of these in July. A very nice semi-cascade - almost an
instant bonsai. It was very loose in the pot, and in poor soil, so I
repotted right away. Since I had heard that they didn't like their roots
messed with, I did no root pruning - just rearranged them into the new
pot & bonsai soil. It responded by completely defoliating in the next
heavy rain. I wasn't too alarmed, as it had green buds, and I was
certain that it would leaf out again. We then proceeded to have an
unseasonably cool August. Guess what - they like it HOT. All of the buds
died back.

The jury is still out on whether this tree is going to make it. There is
green cambium, and hints of green in some of the buds. I'm giving it
full sun, and bringing it in if temperatures drop below 55 F.

I'm sure that you will have much less trouble in FL. Have fun with it -
I think they should make very attractive bonsai. Can you post a picture?

Jay

Southeast Michigan, Zone 6ish

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