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One of mothers plants she didn't want. What is it?
Posted: April 21st, 2017, 6:32 pm
by Dibbo
Inherited this plant that had a bit of die back last year but is now quite healthy. It looks like it is warming up to flower profusely. I have no idea what it is or whether it would be good bonsai material.
Any help with ID appreciated.
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Re: One of mothers plants she didn't want. What is it?
Posted: April 21st, 2017, 6:37 pm
by KIRKY
It looks like PIERIS japonica 'Temple Bells'.
Cheers
Kirky
Re: One of mothers plants she didn't want. What is it?
Posted: April 21st, 2017, 10:38 pm
by RogerW
Pieris Japonica is a member of the Ericaceae and as such should be treated similarly to Azalea Spp. They are frost resistant but drought tender. The variety Christmas Bells is a good subject for bonsai. It should shoot back well on old wood.
Roger