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Bonsai Master, in my mind
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Back Home in Northern California
Country: USA
Posts: 2,044
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Looks like a Lysiloma...Desert Fern
I have one...interesting speciman...
If that ID is correct, here's some data:
Lysiloma microphylla v. thornberri, Feather Bush, Desert Fern
Family – Fabaceae (Pea). Native only to Southeastern Arizona…Rincon Mountains, 2800’-4000’.
Fabaceae family is on the Arizona protected species list.
Deciduous (cold and drought). Damage below 30ºF. Drops leaves in spring, just before releafing.
Blooming: Spring…creamy white, puff ball flowers.
CARE:
Likes full sun. Protect from frost and cold wind. Hardy to 30ºF…damage below 32ºF.
Water liberally (grows faster)…sparingly in winter, to keep soil evenly moist.
Feed weekly during growing season.
Repot every other year…when buds start to swell.
Pruning: Continually trim back new growth during growing season.
Wire: Anytime.
Again, if it is a Lysiloma, you may be fortunate to have obtained it since it is on Arizona's protected species list.
Take good care of it.
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