In a message dated 8/21/05 12:03:16 AM, Michael writes:
The conspicuous absence of Prunus mume is easily explained: they cannot be
legal imported into the US,

However, they are now grown here. Greer Gardens & Evergreen Gardenworks sell
them all the time. It's the challenge part that accounts for its absence.

When I started with bonsai, I wanted to grow an almond tree, because of its
significance for Jewish Arbor Day. However, I found that the species is prone
to crown gall, so fuhgeddaboutit. Hally Jolivette, although not troublefree, is
a much more amenable substitute, & blooms at the right time of year.
Whatever floats your boat. Those of us with limited time, energy, & resources
are going to stick with the easier & cheaper species. If we want to bang our
heads against the wall of futility, we buy another serissa.
Iris

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