I've been seeing that the Sumacs are becoming popular with UK gardeners. Where I'm originally from in Southern Ontario the Staghorn Sumacs are small trees/shrubs that grow on the sides of roads and form thickets that produce dome shaped structures. They are extremely cold hardy. Back in Ontario it's not something that anyone would plant in their yard, and you would never see them for sale so for me it's not something that I have ever considered as a tropical style plant. But I can see why you would think they fit in, it's all just a matter of perspective. FYI - You can make a lemonade type drink from the flowers in case you didn't know. Three other "tropical" looking trees from Ontario that you might consider looking for are the Paw Paw (Asmina triloba), The Kentucky Coffee tree and the Sassafras.
Well done Jim, you do get some bargains! I think your Rhus is the bargain of the day. I bought one about 2 1/2 years ago, 2 litre pot and it's no bigger than 3ft. It is still in a pot, that probably has some thing to with it. I was on mission end of last year to add some larger trees to create a micro climate to help with winter frost. Along with a large Photinia and Portuguese Laurel, I bought a 7ft sllk tree Albizia Julibrissin, that's another deciduous tree that looks tropical and is very hardy.
would love to see a hardy colocasia comparison of pink china vs gaoligongensis vs burgundy stem vs fontanesii vs any others found to be hardy. A lot of people only want to grow one or two types so it'd help with choosing
Nice one I got a Eucalyptus few years back only a small plant same as yours turned into a big tree good thing is though they can be cut right back as they re sprout as your one is doing from the base. Can’t believe the size of the leaf in the Hot House. Must be the Jacks Giant
@@jimspalmsuk5098 I normally do a Taverham and Urban Jungle Norwich round trip, i agree with you the Beccles store is far better layed out, and the display beds are great as they also give you an idea of what the plants will look like when grown on a bit more. I would have loved to have seen a pic of your car trying to get those trees in, did they have any other tropical type trees in the sale and how many sumac trees did they have left Jim i wouldnt mind given them a visit via Urban jungle ? .
@@juwelkeeper There was only one sumac , which I purchased. They did have loads of £10 eucalyptus. It was a struggle fitting them in the car, I was surprised there wasn't more damage to the trees.
I like your adventurous spirit. Great choices. Great bargains.
@@gordonissocoollike You know me, I always like trying new stuff 👍
Lovely selection of specimens 😊
Wow that's what you call bargains, great find, wish I lived near that garden centre 😂😂
Oh cordyline look's very like salsa or pink passion
I've been seeing that the Sumacs are becoming popular with UK gardeners. Where I'm originally from in Southern Ontario the Staghorn Sumacs are small trees/shrubs that grow on the sides of roads and form thickets that produce dome shaped structures. They are extremely cold hardy. Back in Ontario it's not something that anyone would plant in their yard, and you would never see them for sale so for me it's not something that I have ever considered as a tropical style plant. But I can see why you would think they fit in, it's all just a matter of perspective. FYI - You can make a lemonade type drink from the flowers in case you didn't know. Three other "tropical" looking trees from Ontario that you might consider looking for are the Paw Paw (Asmina triloba), The Kentucky Coffee tree and the Sassafras.
@tropicalpdx1341 Thanks, as usual all good information 👍
Well done Jim, you do get some bargains! I think your Rhus is the bargain of the day. I bought one about 2 1/2 years ago, 2 litre pot and it's no bigger than 3ft. It is still in a pot, that probably has some thing to with it. I was on mission end of last year to add some larger trees to create a micro climate to help with winter frost. Along with a large Photinia and Portuguese Laurel, I bought a 7ft sllk tree Albizia Julibrissin, that's another deciduous tree that looks tropical and is very hardy.
@user-oz5ip9nr2w I did recently buy a albizia summer chocolate. I'm try more trees too👍
would love to see a hardy colocasia comparison of pink china vs gaoligongensis vs burgundy stem vs fontanesii vs any others found to be hardy. A lot of people only want to grow one or two types so it'd help with choosing
@@joezimmerman1089 I will do a video on that subject soon 👍
Fantastic haul bro, love the Rhus Tree I do fancy one myself to be honest
@Plant_Mad_Paul I've been thinking about getting one for ages, why not.
Nice one I got a Eucalyptus few years back only a small plant same as yours turned into a big tree good thing is though they can be cut right back as they re sprout as your one is doing from the base.
Can’t believe the size of the leaf in the Hot House. Must be the Jacks Giant
@tonycastro9997 Yes the Jack's giant has just opened it's biggest leaf yet. It's an absolute monster 😃
Norwich urban jungle is were they started
@@Harry-qy5gn Yeah, I do pop in there when I go that way. Taverham garden centre just round the corner.
I do prefer the Beccles one, better lay out.
@@jimspalmsuk5098 I normally do a Taverham and Urban Jungle Norwich round trip, i agree with you the Beccles store is far better layed out, and the display beds are great as they also give you an idea of what the plants will look like when grown on a bit more. I would have loved to have seen a pic of your car trying to get those trees in, did they have any other tropical type trees in the sale and how many sumac trees did they have left Jim i wouldnt mind given them a visit via Urban jungle ? .
@@juwelkeeper There was only one sumac , which I purchased. They did have loads of £10 eucalyptus.
It was a struggle fitting them in the car, I was surprised there wasn't more damage to the trees.
@@jimspalmsuk5098 you did well not to damage them indeed 👍