On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:22:24 +0000
Sacha wrote:
On 16/12/06 22:26, in article , "ScotGard"
wrote:
Anthony Stokes Wrote:
Does anyone know of this type of small (Korean origin) tree flowering
out-of-doors in England ?
If so, at what age does it start to show flowers in our summertime ?
It seems to be quite tricky to get success with.
The tree doesn't seem to mind cold and damp winters in the garden, but
is
very reluctant to grow any leaves at all until daily temperature is
peaking
well above 20C ( ie very late May or June ).
Anthony ( 30Km east of London )
Hi Anthony,
At the moment I have a spring planted species about 1.5m tall with not
a leave dropped, two heavy frosts so far. We are located in central
Scotland and will keep you posted as to progress.
Our first sighting of this beautiful plant was in a town square in
Switzerland(Valais) We observed over many summers and winters and was
always stunning.
There used to be one in our South Devon garden and friends of mine in the
Loire valley had one. Both died and I suspect wet had as much or more to do
with it than cold.
Hello Sacha,
Apparently the cultivar 'Ombrella' is less sensitive to cold winters in our climate.
So it was explained to me, and I planted it in a quite dry spot in spring 2003.
It has to say the least not flourished, dying back a little more every year, although
I keep hoping it will turn around. It flowered in 03 but hasn't since. I suspect the
lack of warm late summer temperatures to ripen the wood is the main culprit.
Of course it may not appreciate the fogs of winter, either, so no doubt the
wet is a factor.
I asked the nurseryman I got it from, only a few weeks ago, what he'd recommend.
He was most unhelpful, replying that "they sell loads, they all do well." Thanks a
bunch! So if you've any advice I'd be most grateful.
I don't think it's the cold per se because as a lad we had a "Mimosa" (as the yanks
call the silk tree or Albizia julibrissin) growing outside of NY city. It was a large tree
that always bloomed spectacularly and had no problems at all with the very tough
winters. I think because the summers there are really hot, too, and of course the
winters are dryer as well.
-E
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