I discovered there is a species in Israel, Celtis australis, which to the
casual eye could pass for C. occidentalis. Unfortunately, the picture in the
field guide is a crappy specimen on a hill overlooking Jerusalem.
I showed the picture of Italian stone pine to my specimen, and it got very
inspired.
I think the stone pines are in the Negev. In case you didn't know, the Negev
is where God dumped all the leftover rocks after the Creation. I've seen them.
Iris

************************************************** ******************************
++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++
************************************************** ******************************
-- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ --
+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++