I read in GR about a year, maybe 2 years ago about a miniature tree or bush that can be trimmed to look like an apple tree, complete with small, red flowers that can masquerade as apples. Does anyone know about this plant?
Thanks in advance.
Yes, I believe it is a minature pomegranet (sp?), there are red berries on it. Mine needs some trimming, it grows slowly. Bought it here in San Diego.
Regards, Greg
Thanks, Greg. Do you think it would be hardy up here in the frozen Northland?
I think it might. I’m not familiar with Deer Park, but it does not seem to mind cold a lot. You might cover it in winter, but it has a tough woody stem, and typically that’s a good sign.
I’m sure a little research on the web would be helpful. I might be wrong on the name of the plant… will try to look it up better… but the one I have is the one you want.
Regards, Greg
Steve, next time you come to the “big city” go over to Plantland over on Sprague and Sullivan and talk to Bill. He’d be more than willing to give you all the information you need.
I didn’t know the forum would smash my picture so much… go to the plants section on my site, the photo album has the picture in 640 x 800…
Regards, Greg
Plantland is shut tight for the winter.
jb
Steve:
I found an April 5, 2006 Garden Railways article by Pat Hayward titled “Top ten town-and-farm trees”.
She suggests “cotoneaster (pronounced kuh-toe’-knee-ast-er)” as miniature apple trees, citing the small flowers that turn from white to red as visually simulating blossoming and fruit production. Article says hardy in Zones 4-9.
Sounds interesting to me too, along with the other 9 or so suggestions for miniature trees!!
Happy RRing,
Jerry Bowers
Jerry, you are right, went over my pictures and descriptions on my web site (the plant section is now reorganized!), it is a Dwarf Cotoneaster - cotoneaster apiculata - ‘Tom Thumb’ variety.
Try www.miniforest.com.
Thanks for jogging my memory!
Reagards, Greg
Thanks, everybody!