RE: Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' and Cercis?? 'Forest Pansy'

Susan,  I am currently growing Styrax japonica in a pot on my deck.  It has
Calamintha, which blooms non-stop, covering the pot soil.  The combination
is dainty and delightful.  I will need to move it into a larger pot this
year, but I think I can keep it small for a number of years by keeping it in
a pot and root pruning.  Ditto the Cotinus coggygria purpurea also growing
in a large pot.  It is a wonderful backdrop color for a grouping of pots
containing perennials and annuals.  I have been told that there is a
suspicion in the hort community that there is some genetic fault with Cercis
'Forest Pansy'.  Very Experienced growers/nurserymen/garden designers are
not able to keep it alive for very many years in their gardens.  In fact,
one who has the most beautiful, robust garden I have ever seen has lost this
tree 3 times!  But, the foliage is beautiful if you want to take a chance.
Marilyn
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon


-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-woodyplants@mallorn.com [owner-woodyplants@mallorn.com]
On Behalf Of Saxton, Susan
Sent:	Monday, June 19, 2000 11:51 AM
To:	'woody plants'
Subject:	Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' and Cercis?? 'Forest Pansy'

I happened to see both of these trees this weekend in a beautiful garden
gour.  They were small, immature trees.  I looked up Pink Chimes and it
seems as though Dirr says it will reach 25' feet ultimately.  I have never
grown either of these plants.
Can anyone tell me how fast they grow?  Could they be confined to a pot to
curb the size?
Any help is appreciated.






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