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WaltSeed,
I have two Ashe Junipers that were collected- one by Vito Megna from Near Sna Antonio about 10 years ago and the other (recent thread under Show and tell) was collected by John Miller of the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1975. Everyone who has experience with them says theya re very touchy. Howard Smith and John Miller both told me to never do root work and top work in the same year- it is a lethal combination. This is in contrast to Shimpaku even relatively old ones that we will style and repot in the same session.

I do know that they are hard to collect because they are typically found in very sticky, anoxic clays. So, you can get them, the best ones I have seen come from rough areas of texas.

Best of luck,
John

25-Feb-2008	#2
Vonsgardens Professional Amateur Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Arkansas Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: Hot Posts: 2,337	WaltSeed, I have two Ashe Junipers that were collected- one by Vito Megna from Near Sna Antonio about 10 years ago and the other (recent thread under Show and tell) was collected by John Miller of the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1975. Everyone who has experience with them says theya re very touchy. Howard Smith and John Miller both told me to never do root work and top work in the same year- it is a lethal combination. This is in contrast to Shimpaku even relatively old ones that we will style and repot in the same session. I do know that they are hard to collect because they are typically found in very sticky, anoxic clays. So, you can get them, the best ones I have seen come from rough areas of texas. Best of luck, John __________________ "Wiring is simple; However, it is not easy to do it right" Boon