What kind of tree is this?:S

kallen182 · 09-21-2010, 04:27 AM

Hi,
I bought seeds for a River Oak, Casuariana Cunninghamiana.

The tree is supposed to have needles, not leafs. So I wonder what this is...

And while I'm at it, should i cut the newest leaf to make it slow down in growth?

Thanks!

treebeard55 · 09-21-2010, 04:40 PM

That looks like some sort of mallow or hibiscus relative. I'd say your seeds got mislabeled!

Probably a tropical. Beautiful blossoms!

Cutting off a few leaves will slow it down for a little while. It will also encourage branching, I expect. Cut thru the petioles (leaf stems) if you do remove some leaves.

Pup · 09-21-2010, 07:15 PM

I do not know what is. I do know what it is not, and that is a Casuarina, of any description.

Cheers Pup

treebeard55 · 09-23-2010, 10:34 PM

And you should know, Pup!

centaura · 10-02-2010, 11:23 AM

Yeah, I second treebeard's opinion that its something that's in the hibiscus family. Definitely not a casaurina!

-Centaura

09-21-2010, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	That looks like some sort of mallow or hibiscus relative. I'd say your seeds got mislabeled! Probably a tropical. Beautiful blossoms! Cutting off a few leaves will slow it down for a little while. It will also encourage branching, I expect. Cut thru the petioles (leaf stems) if you do remove some leaves. __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

09-21-2010, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pup Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth suburbs Western Australia Posts: 406	I do not know what is. I do know what it is not, and that is a Casuarina, of any description. Cheers Pup __________________ G, day I live in western Australia I have been trying for the last 20+ years with some success to grow Bonsai. I am a perpetual learner and an advanced beginner

09-23-2010, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	And you should know, Pup! __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

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10-02-2010, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
centaura Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 334	Yeah, I second treebeard's opinion that its something that's in the hibiscus family. Definitely not a casaurina! -Centaura

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