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Lauri

Makaha Sunn is a Jim Little release. I do not believe Exotic has it nor is it in any catalog that I have and it is not on their website. Unless you live in west side Oahu, I am doubtful what you have is the same flower. It was only released this year in small plants. It was a cutting given to Bud Guillot who gave it to Jim. Jim's daughter-in-law Sandy released it this spring. It was named for Rell Sunn, famous island surfer and wonderful lady who died of cancer. I think you need pictures and a detailed history of the tree before selling any as this plant. Bill

Hi Bill, I recently bought a MS from 1-stop-aloha. It rooted quite quickly and is doing well. I just checked and he has at least one on auction now. Don't know if this helps any, but thought I would let you know. I have never received a plant from him that has not bloomed true to it's name. Hope this somehow helps :)

Best wishes,
Jerri

Jerri- I was aware that 1-stop was selling some and I am also curious where he got it because I am sure of when Bud got it and when Jim released it. I was more confused by the reference to Exotic which I could not find any of my info which showed Allen having this cultivar yet. I hope we someday have genetic testing so we can keep cultivars true. I cannot tell you how many "x" cultivars that I have bought from big names that turned out to be something that "sorta looked like an x", or worse are some sorry little pink/white. Bill

Hi Bill,

Of course it's best to purchase from the originator especially if it's grown from seed. However, if it is a tree that was discovered then who's to say cuttings weren't given out over the years for that established tree to be located in other areas. Now, if you go look at Alan's site you will see he is indeed selling Makaha Sunn as a new variety he is carrying. DNA testing has come a long way I'm anxious too for it to be at a reasonable cost. To be 100% certain of course you should purchase it from the one who discovered and introduced it. However, that's not to say that others cannot discover it also. But how does one know but to exercise caution and know your seller. Just my two cent.

Janet

Stand corrected Janet. I did not see the new releases. I also agree on the possible discovery but my point is that too often someone says it looks like a certain plant and then someone is selling it as that plant. Even major growers like exotic have sold wrong plants as I have purchased 4 incorrect plants from them. So basically, buyer beware.

Yes Bill,

I agree with you and one does need to exercise caution.

Janet

Cels,
Cold you please post a photo and a photo of the tree. It's such a beautiful plumeria. Danny K had a few for sale in San Diego.
Mickey

This is the deal.There is a wild tree growing near makaha that bud found & in turn gave location to Jim who took cuttings & thats how it was discovered.Jim of course named it.Regards