I have been holding off an the purchase of any new Tropical trees, running out of space in the sun room to bring in for winter and the extra work to water inside. Yesterday I went to Marvin's and saw this "Gardenia Grafted Miami Supreme" for $19.00. I looked last night and saw it listed as everygreen and the Tropical...which is it? Will it be able to stay outside in Alabama?
It was with the other Gardenia but all had the small "bush" limbs, this one got my attention because ot the trunk size. I picked it up today and looking closer I see it is grafted, the lower trunk has 1 small branch starting that looks like the same leaf as the top so I "guess" the bottom is Gardenia too?
I plan to cut the top out leaving a few inches of the branches to work with to from a "broom" top. I figure make the cut now? leave in the post through next growing season...? Will this make a nice bonsai or should I return it before I cut?
Thanks for any ideas
Michael
It was with the other Gardenia but all had the small "bush" limbs, this one got my attention because ot the trunk size. I picked it up today and looking closer I see it is grafted, the lower trunk has 1 small branch starting that looks like the same leaf as the top so I "guess" the bottom is Gardenia too?
I plan to cut the top out leaving a few inches of the branches to work with to from a "broom" top. I figure make the cut now? leave in the post through next growing season...? Will this make a nice bonsai or should I return it before I cut?
Thanks for any ideas
Michael