Some Unique Desert Species Coming

[milehigh_7]

I wanted to give everyone a heads up in case anybody is interested. I will soon be stocking at least these three new starter varieties maybe some others. They are some that I have wanted to offer for years and now I can. I'm very excited.

1. Blue Palo Verde - Parkinsonia florida (formerly CERCIDIUM floridum)
2. Texas Ebony - Ebenopsis ebano (formerly Pithecellobium flexicaule)
3. Creosote Bush - Larrea tridentata

I think these will go fast because loads of people have wanted to try these over the years. I will update next week with pictures. Hopefully, my new website will be up. Ebay fees are killing me!

 

[makarovnik]

Sounds good
The Blue Palo Verde looks like fun

 

[M. Frary]

If I was into tropical trees or lived in the heat I would be getting after a Texas ebony.
They're a cool plant.

 

[milehigh_7]

Update on what I will be adding to my inventory of starters. I don't have pictures yet so I'm not comfortable speaking to things like size. I just want to give everyone a heads up. I think all of these have potential. If you want particulars on a species shoot me a PM.

Ebenopsis ebano (formerly Pithecellobium flexicaule) Texas Ebony
LARREA tridentata Cresote Bush
Parkinsonia florida (formerly CERCIDIUM floridum) Blue Palo Verde
CALLIANDRA eriophylla Pink Fairy Duster
EREMOPHYLLA rasemosa Valentine Emu
LEUCOPHYLLUM f. green cloud'*TM Green Texas Ranger Sage

 

[GrimLore]

If I was into tropical trees or lived in the heat I would be getting after a Texas ebony.
They're a cool plant.

I have one from Clyde a few weeks now - VERY cool indeed. After unpacking it and the other plants Crystal "claimed" it It has doubled in size as well as the others but of course will need to be in the plant room for the Winter.

@milehigh_7 - seems your link http://ebay.to/2iNRhlU is not working at the moment

Grimmy

 

[Bonsai Nut]

2. Texas Ebony - Ebenopsis ebano (formerly Pithecellobium flexicaule)

I have had a Texas Ebony for about 6 months now and I love it. It isn't a bonsai - not even pre-bonsai yet - but just a tree in an Anderson flat. I was a little concerned in the spring that it was a little touchy when I transplanted it, but it appears to have settled in and is very robust. It has been in full sun here and hot temps and loves it!

I also have three seedlings. A really fun, interesting tree with a very interesting growth habit.

 

[milehigh_7]

@milehigh_7 - seems your link http://ebay.to/2iNRhlU is not working at the moment

Grimmy

Thanks Grimmy!

 

[Starfox]

Not that I can buy from you(although I would if I was in the USA, you always have cool stuff) but I'd be interested to see how the Eremophila grows out, I have E. nivea and maculata here but can't find much else. Nivea is likely a a non candidate but it's a great bush and maculata develops amazing bark pretty quickly, is rasemosa similar?

 

[Taka]

Clyde Grace is a good guy, many of you already know that. He posted that he had some “Unique Desert Species Coming” (see above). Since I live in the desert I messaged him. He was prompt in replying and totally helpful. So I sent him some money and he very quickly shipped out my “starters.” The advice he offered was great and I could tell it was offered out of his very sincere desire to help out a new bonsai person, me. We have a little bit of common history, both living in Colorado and his son living very near me here in the Phoenix valley. It’s great to do business with someone who is as serious about the business side, BUT, it’s way cool that he also cares about me and my little Bonsai stand and he shows it by giving me some very helpful advice. If you’re considering doing business with Clyde my advice as a verified buyer is, do it, please.

Thank You Clyde.

Taka

 

[GrimLore]

I also have three seedlings. A really fun, interesting tree with a very interesting growth habit.

We have a single small one from Clyde and it makes you wonder if it needs fertilizer - Interesting and FAST growth.

Grimmy

 

[milehigh_7]

Not that I can buy from you(although I would if I was in the USA, you always have cool stuff) but I'd be interested to see how the Eremophila grows out, I have E. nivea and maculata here but can't find much else. Nivea is likely a a non candidate but it's a great bush and maculata develops amazing bark pretty quickly, is rasemosa similar?

Eremophilias are native to Australia I find that a bunch of Aussie things do great here.

 

[Carol 83]

Eremophilias are native to Australia I find that a bunch of Aussie things do great here.

Have any kangaroos?

 

[milehigh_7]

Well, my son has an affinity for koalas and I do think the platypus is the coolest thing on earth. It's proof that God has a sense of humor.

 

[milehigh_7]

Cleaning up the ironwoods cool little trunks. Phoenix bonsai says these are one of the best desert bonsai.

 

[milehigh_7]

Same one cleaned up a bit.

 

[plant_dr]

Same one cleaned up a bit. View attachment 153597

Looks painful!

 

[milehigh_7]

Not as bad as Burberry but yea caution is recommended. Lol

 

[GrimLore]

Have any kangaroos?

He is far more detailed - he raises Unicorns You just need to cut off all but one t-horn

Grimmy

 

[Starfox]

Eremophilias are native to Australia I find that a bunch of Aussie things do great here.

I'm native to Australia too, hence why I take notice of a lot of your posts.
They do well in this part of Spain too which is nice, a touch of home and all that.
What are import rules to the U.S, can you get seed through customs easily or not?

 

[milehigh_7]

I'm native to Australia too, hence why I take notice of a lot of your posts.
They do well in this part of Spain too which is nice, a touch of home and all that.
What are import rules to the U.S, can you get seed through customs easily or not?

I'm not sure. There are several really large growers in the Southwest/West that either specializes in or do a lot with Aussie plants. So they have been really been made much more widely available in the past few years.