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Re: Blood plum
I've had some nice trees from him last year, but this is the first time I've seen him actually auction a tree, usually they're at Buy It Now prices...
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Re: Blood plum
What do you think about the tree? Flowers are beautiful
Almost $300 now
Almost $300 now

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Re: Blood plum
I thought it might have been a good buy at $80...not so much at $260What do you think about the tree?
Mind you, the people bidding seem to have a fair bit of experience, so what do I know?
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Re: Blood plum
I'd love it but not knowing anything about that sort of tree i wouldn't start with that one at that price I'd start a little cheaper if I were going to buy one!
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Re: Blood plum
Daleys sell them, both grafted and cuttings
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/search.p ... blood+plum
of course, you'd then have to wait til they're available, and then ground grow it for 6 years.
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/search.p ... blood+plum
of course, you'd then have to wait til they're available, and then ground grow it for 6 years.
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Re: Blood plum
Yes. They are really eagermelbrackstone wrote:I thought it might have been a good buy at $80...not so much at $260What do you think about the tree?
Mind you, the people bidding seem to have a fair bit of experience, so what do I know?
The tree looks nice
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Re: Blood plum
I thought I should search for the exact name on daleys... still "notify me when available" and definitely not for my climate, whereas the ones I posted before are all suitable for sub tropics...
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/plum ... a-tree.htm
Yes, it looks like a fair tree, probably need to be severly trunk chopped to add some movement to the trunk....think the apex might be a bit to thick for broom style?
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/plum ... a-tree.htm
Yes, it looks like a fair tree, probably need to be severly trunk chopped to add some movement to the trunk....think the apex might be a bit to thick for broom style?
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Re: Blood plum
I'm awaiting a prunus shirotae from Daleys. Hopefully they'll pick one with a nice graft. Apparently they're not good for bonsai but I shall attempt anyway
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Re: Blood plum
Pay $200 more to save 6 years timeBeano wrote:I'm awaiting a prunus shirotae from Daleys. Hopefully they'll pick one with a nice graft. Apparently they're not good for bonsai but I shall attempt anyway

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Re: Blood plum
I've bought quite a bit of starter stock from them in the last couple of years....I like the fact they give you pretty concise information on climate and care.I'm awaiting a prunus shirotae from Daleys. Hopefully they'll pick one with a nice graft. Apparently they're not good for bonsai but I shall attempt anyway
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