Escambron - totally underutilized native tropical

[JuniperSol]

Have one arriving this week, look forward to trying out this species! Hear they grow so fast you shouldn't stand too close to them

They grow SUPER fast! Only down side is they grow fast and straight. I have mine in full sun and it still grows in a straight line. Oh well, wiring practice galore! Example in the picture (this one grew in full sun in Florida and it’s still straight growth lol).

 

[Benjofen]

They grow SUPER fast! Only down side is they grow fast and straight. I have mine in full sun and it still grows in a straight line. Oh well, wiring practice galore! Example in the picture (this one grew in full sun in Florida and it’s still straight growth lol).

I was a little concerned because the tree was defoliated in the most of the pictures so I reached out to the seller. Didn't want a stressed tree making the long journey. Turns out it was defoliated two weeks prior but the picture where it was totally overgrown was the current pic. The growth in just 2 weeks blew my mind.

 

[JuniperSol]

I was a little concerned because the tree was defoliated in the most of the pictures so I reached out to the seller. Didn't want a stressed tree making the long journey. Turns out it was defoliated two weeks prior but the picture where it was totally overgrown was the current pic. The growth in just 2 weeks blew my mind.

Who did you buy your Escambron(s) from?

 

[Benjofen]

Who did you buy your Escambron(s) from?

Won a fb auction. Looks like it's from "Emblem Bonsai" in FL I've noticed they've put several of these up for auction the last few weeks

 

[JuniperSol]

Won a fb auction. Looks like it's from "Emblem Bonsai" in FL I've noticed they've put several of these up for auction the last few weeks

Ah ok. He has some cool stuff. I think right now is pruning/defoliating time for Tropical climates, at least that's the trend I've been seeing.

 

[Benjofen]

I think you're right. Something like this is their exiting high-summer dormancy time of year.