Hi, Richard.

I think the "I hate Serissa" club on this list is a good-humored way to let
newcomers know that many experts have troubles with this tree, and that
comments about its pros and cons are expressed with a strong sense of humor.
Frankly, I take them that way.

I have had all my serissas die, inexplicably, while all around them thrive.
I even, as a last try, got a lovely little one from Suthin, but no luck!

Frankly, we are jealous of those who succeed with this species. You can call
it "serissa envy", if you like.

Just don't take us too seriously!

Regards,

Bart
"Richard Zieminski" wrote in message
...
Well, looks like we have hit a hot button in this bonsai list. Serissa
are
an excellent tree to learn from and do make excellent uprights, forests,
etc.. It is comical that a beginner who got a serissa has kept it alive,
developed new ones from cuttings and has had some very positive comments
from
several well known artists.

It appears that you are as intolerant of the serissa as we are of some of
the
comments on this site on other topics. To label a tree as "trash" is a
pity
if only that you cannot grow it well or make a Bonsai out of it.

I should say the same to people who grow twigs and claim to be experts or
who
fail to show their trees in galleries on any site.

By your standard if one cannot grow a fig, it is trash and should be
thrown
out. The 1,2,3,4,5,6 BS is just that too. You should be asking how did
you
manage to keep it alive, propagate it, etc. Obviously, one bad experience
has tainted your opinion of a wonderful tree, and thus you are destroying
other peoples interest in it.

I for one do not discourage anyone from trying anything. They will learn
from
the experience. If the narrow minded want only the pines, elms, figs,
junipers so be it but DO NOT insult those of us who can grow and love what
you cannot.

This is supposed to be a support forum the criticism is in appropriate.

Great job, to the successful serissa growers.

Richard Zieminski
Summerville, SC


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