Some 20 + years ago a dear friend gave me a rooted cutting of an unusual plant. It is supposedly a cross generic hybrid of Pyracantha and Osteomeles. The plant has survived growing indoors for all these years and makes an attractive cascade or semi-cascade as it seems to like growing a bit downwards.
Approximate size of the original cutting some 20 years ago
Cascade style works naturally for this specie’s growth pattern
The wood once set is quite hard and cannot be bent safely. All bends done with wire must be done in the green stage of the branches. Cut and grow is also an easy way to shape it.
It has never bloomed for me and it is fascinating that it would tolerate my warm and humid growing conditions and has never been subject to a cool rest period.
If you can find one it may be a fun plant to play with for your indoor bonsai collection.
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