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Hi Guys! does anybody knows any info about a strawberry tree for bonsai ?
Asked by Richie 1 year ago
 
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Answered by BonsaiMark on July 25, 2009
Richie,

Check out http://www.floridata.com/ref/A/arbu_une.cfm

While I have not had the pleasure of trying one out myself I see no reason why this species and sub species should not be darn near perfect for bonsai. If you have one I would be very interested in acquiring a cutting or two from you as well.

Please keep us all posted on this!

ciao!
Bonsaimark
 
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Answered by TinyRoots / Admin on July 27, 2009
Richie,

Like BonsaiMark, i have not tried to grow a Strawberry Tree. Where did you see this tree / shrub grown? From the link provided above, USDA Zones 7 - 10. is that within your growing environment? http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hrdzon3.html
 
Comment by Richie on July 30, 2009
Hi Bonsaimark and Tinyroots thanks for the reply ...
bonsaimark i can give you some cutting if you like ...but i think i will just plant the tree on the ground .
until i know what i will do to it .. lol
Tinyroots im on zone 9 i found the tree next town to me AK nursery they are planning to retire so i bought a bunch of trees . trident maple , oak which i have questions ..lol
 
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Answered by Rick Katzin on August 30, 2009
Arbutus unedo is an evergreen tree from the Mediterranean region. A popular landscaping tree here in Oregon, they're quite hardy when planted in the ground. When potted it's best to protect the roots from frost. A few years in the ground will produce a nice tree to work with, but they're pretty slow growing when potted. I have two that I salvaged from a remodel that had been in the ground for about 15yrs. They were chopped and cropped and coarsely dug up with little concern for saving the trees (roots chopped short and branches broken) so basicly what I got my hands on were the trunks. They rebounded nicely in oversized pots and are growing out nicely. They like morning and shade during the remainder of the day and prefer to be kept evenly moist. Three varieties exist in N. America called Madrone. One in Texas(A.texana), one in Arizona(A.arizonica) and A.menziesii here in Oregon.