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This'n'that. Part 1 - Mango and Fremontedendron

Hi All,
I am going to try and catch up with the mail I have had over the past few
weeks...

>         I grew 2 mango trees a couple of years ago. 
> Sujan
I have a Mango ripening off with some apples, it's probably the wrong time
of year to sow seeds, but will give it a go  - nothing to lose!  Will let
you know the outcome, at least you have given me hope :-)

>what is a fremontedendron?  do you know what family is it in?  does 
 >one grow it for the leaf, flower or both?  is it a tree?   
 >tsuh yang chen, new york city
According to my book it belongs to 'Sterculiaceae' - not something I have
heard of before!  It originates in SW USA and Mexico and is an evergreen
shrub with large (2") bowl shaped yellow flowers, hairy shoots and very
felted leaves.  Mine started flowering when only 6" tall and in a 4" pot,
now it is in a 6" pot and about 18" tall - it was propagated from a cutting
last year.  Over here, they are generally sold as 'patio plants',
i.e.outside for the warmer months and in a cool conservatory or greenhouse
for the rest. 
They generally grow up to 7' tall, although the book says in the wild they
are up to 30' - I shall keep mine in a 12" pot probably, my oleanders do
very well in that size.  The seed pod is about the size of a Kumquat and
still looking healthy - are you interested in seed if it survives the
winter?

I thought it might be better to send my replies in a couple of posts,
rather than gum up the list with one loooong letter.  So, this is to be
continued...
Liz, busy in Scotland.
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