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Jerusalem Palm

17 years ago

Ricky, this is from you...Did I get the name right? Am I doing OK with it? I am getting attached to this delicate leafed creature and wonder how I should care for it. Can you give me some tips? I believe you brought the seeds back from one of your adventures abroad.

{{gwi:851217}}From Garden Jan-Dec 09

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fawnridge (Ricky)
17 years ago
Parkinsonia aculeata - Jerusalem Thorn

Full sun, don't overwater - once or twice a week until established. Grow it as a single leader tree until it hits 6' and then branch it. Mine is still in a 3-gallon can and looks slightly taller than yours, but yours looks very happy. I wouldn't put it in the ground until you get a trunk as thick as your thumb, though.
cindeea
Original Author
17 years ago
THANKS Ricky...it really is a pretty lil guy! I'll keep it containered for another season or so. Keep me posted when you put yours out.
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fawnridge (Ricky)
17 years ago
Cindee - move yours from that little 6" pot into a 3 gallon can.

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