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My article was only meant as a general outline on what to look for when selecting a tree. Not everything can go into an article without it becoming a book. Even as a book too much can always be too much.

Seems like we are now getting into learning curves and horticulture. Both are important in selecting the right stuff. A little beyond the scope of the article but that is ok by me.

Let me throw this out there and see what happens.

We are always seeing posts like this “I rescued this tree from _________ and saved a bundle because I did. It is a ___________ can you tell me how to care for it”

Should not the smart consumer first research the tree and the proper care for it. Then go out and rescue one.

Doesn’t buying it then seeing what the care requirements are seem a bit , shall we say, silly. Doesn’t it set one up for failure.

Like the chicken vs. the egg thing. Which should come first the book or the tree.

31-Jul-2006	#13
RonMartin(deceased) Bonsai nare-do-well Join Date: Jan-2003 Location: Summerville SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 8A AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 4,653	My article was only meant as a general outline on what to look for when selecting a tree. Not everything can go into an article without it becoming a book. Even as a book too much can always be too much. Seems like we are now getting into learning curves and horticulture. Both are important in selecting the right stuff. A little beyond the scope of the article but that is ok by me. Let me throw this out there and see what happens. We are always seeing posts like this “I rescued this tree from _________ and saved a bundle because I did. It is a ___________ can you tell me how to care for it” Should not the smart consumer first research the tree and the proper care for it. Then go out and rescue one. Doesn’t buying it then seeing what the care requirements are seem a bit , shall we say, silly. Doesn’t it set one up for failure. Like the chicken vs. the egg thing. Which should come first the book or the tree.