Firethorn

[Jason.S]

Thanks Watto, nice picture. Bit hard to tell mine yet, still quite small with no flowers or fruit. Although the leaves seem narrower than the ones on yours. Will take a picture and upload shortly.

Good advice though about collecting the fruit. Until I'm certain which species I have, I might do the same.

[Handy Mick]

Hi
I was at the nursary today and took some photos of the firethorn in question

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Sorry, it is ruby mound, i was also told it is more of a rambler and not upright,
There was a bonsai starter from Ray Nesci.

To think about
Mick

[Craig]

Nice one Mick, I like it

[cre8ivbonsai]

Hey Mick that's a big'n, I bet it looks the biz when it's full of fruit!

[Handy Mick]

Ryan,
My Firethorn is only a little over a year old from when I dug it, but alas, have not seen flower nor fruit, this tree has worked with me very well so am happy at present.

Mick

[Jason.S]

Nice work Mick. As you can see from the small one I picked up, it still has a long way to go before I can develop much from it. I guess that's half the fun though right.

If you have any tips on ID, let me know.

[Handy Mick]

Hey red dragon,
Sorry no I'd tips, I'm no good at that, but i do know there is not many variety out there that at able to be sold.
A tip I will give you is get lots of movement down low early, these plants tend to grow straight.

Mick

[Jason.S]

Thanks Mick, I'll keep that in mind when I start working on it.