Samanea saman - Monkey Pod Tree
By Delonix1
16 Sep, 2017
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My Monkey pod tree is growing well in its pot. It has been in this pot for at least 3 years and is 5' (2.5 m) tall. This ultra-tropical tree grow to a gigantic tree in the tropics. Here in San Diego it'll most likely top out at 25 to 30 ft. Photo taken Sept. 12, 2017.
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Yes, it will have to stay in a pot . It'll grow way too big for any small garden.
17 Sep, 2017
Yes which is a shame .
19 Sep, 2017
Someone here in San Diego kept one at around 10' ft tall with a lot of pruning. So, I guess it can be kept small if you want to continually prune it.
19 Sep, 2017
Yes I have to have some of mine pruned like my Bay tree it grew to nearly 20ft like a tree so I had it cut into a big standard like a ball shape it needs doing again . So yes your could grow it and just keep cutting it back 10ft would about right for you.
19 Sep, 2017
Not sure where it could be planted, though. Too many tree and plants here. lol!
20 Sep, 2017
lol yes I notice you have lots of pots on your wall may be when you get your bigger garden ☺
20 Sep, 2017
Whenever that will be. lol! Hopefully, one day!
21 Sep, 2017
Lets hope its sooner than later for you.
21 Sep, 2017
I know, right?
23 Sep, 2017
You ll have to win Lotto Andy ?
23 Sep, 2017
They make a great Bonsai.
25 Sep, 2017
I wish I could hit the Lotto! :>))
26 Sep, 2017
I've seen photos of them as a bonsai. They looks great! I would love for it to grow large...not enough room, though.
26 Sep, 2017
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26 Sep, 2017
Beautiful foliage it has will you keep it in a pot Andy.
16 Sep, 2017