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I grew some of these from seed and was amazed at the growth rate. 1 inch diameter the first year. These want to grow short, fat trunks by nature anyway so they make a nice bonsai subject. They get a striped, corky, apperance to the bark real fast too. The large, compound leaves are the major drawback that I see but I think it could be dealt with. If you want them to grow fast and have taper, plant them in large flat pots [something like a kitty litter pan would work] and keep the roots growing laterally. You'll have nice trunks in 2-3 years that way. Oh....... the roots are stinky as all heck so don't be surprised when you get a whiff! I lost mine due to a watering mishap [my fault] but I'll try some more if I ever get room.

Tony

3-Aug-2002	#4
Tony bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Jan-2002 Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 861	I grew some of these from seed and was amazed at the growth rate. 1 inch diameter the first year. These want to grow short, fat trunks by nature anyway so they make a nice bonsai subject. They get a striped, corky, apperance to the bark real fast too. The large, compound leaves are the major drawback that I see but I think it could be dealt with. If you want them to grow fast and have taper, plant them in large flat pots [something like a kitty litter pan would work] and keep the roots growing laterally. You'll have nice trunks in 2-3 years that way. Oh....... the roots are stinky as all heck so don't be surprised when you get a whiff! I lost mine due to a watering mishap [my fault] but I'll try some more if I ever get room. Tony