Some varieties of Trident grow naturally in areas of China and even Taiwan that are quite warm from what I have read, I don't know for sure if they truly NEED the extended dormancy in the winter or not.
I think I almost skipped a couple of winters. My tridents are fine. My fellow Texan friends' Tridents are fine and well. I can't speak for south of Houston though.
I do have Rubrum coming out my ears as well if you want to play it safe! LOL
I have bought material from several people here, and have always been pleased. Seems like less of a crapshoot, than an anonymous eBay seller.
Ok I will try to get you some today... you looking for young starts or older/ bigger stuff?
I hear you... though I have had good experiences with all the Ebay and Facebook people I have bought Bonsai and pots from.
Sorry, busy weekend!! This is a Chinese Elm start.. comes out the soil at an angle, all that growth is from this Spring alone- real healthy!!
I do have some Maples.. you want to give Tridents a shot in your area?
Well I had this little guy I was thinking of selling... I would send you both trees all in with shipping for $27. It was wired earlier this Spring to put a little movement in it, nothing too sharp, just some smooth curves that will hopefully grow out into something nice one day... it was cutting grown like two years ago.. probably ready to be slipped into a larger pot to grow out..
