I did not drive to Santa Barbara so I was partially successful in my quest to avoid the beast. I wrapped my car keys in bacon and fed them to the dogs last night to remove temptation. I just finished watering this morning and life was good, I was on track. At 9AM this morning I became the victim of a home invasion. 2 men, bigger and younger than me, barged in my front door. I recognized them from my orchid society. Against my will, they forced me into their car and headed for SB. What was I to do, there were 2 of them, only one of me. Once in SB I would have stood out as someone odd and bizarre if I didn't buy orchids which is what everyone else was doing like crazy. So in order to preserve my good standing in this group of 'The Usual Suspects', I got 10 from the $7.50 table at SBOE and 8 of Cal Orchid's Epidendrums. I'll post pictures on the Gallery. My kidnappers were kind enough to drive me home. No real problem except now I have to follow my dogs around for a couple of days to get my car keys back. I'll definitely NOT go to the next function in Santa Barbara, I'm not addicted and I'm in full control of my life. Nick

My 'Tuscany Superb' is about five feet across. I personally would not be happy trying to keep it confined in a small space. The own-root CdR I used to have in Washington did want to sucker, but the plant didn't get all that big (as long as you removed the suckers): 4'x4' would do for it, as I remember. I'm glad to hear 'Leda' can get large, as I unwisely put mine in the back of the bed. It's been growing nicely this year. Melissa

Oh gosh Beverly! I did not intend for my comment to be offensive or condescending in any way. I so apologize if it came across like that. I just meant it is refreshing to see your find and it be attributed to a Pro on here as well. Its a beautiful piece (and room) and I hope you keep us updated on what you decide with it. Again, super sorry if I came across rude. And hehe at Gods Waiting Room :)

Hi shp123, i appreciate your reply and input on my questions. I am looking at asian varieties since they can be eaten firm. I called the nursery and went with Fuyu and eva’s Pride A second ago. Haha. The nursery person told me if I had to cross off one , he would take the Santa Barbara out. Eva’s pride is safe choice. I looked at Dave Wilson list for 2020, very short list for Santa Barbara peach, but a tons of nurseries ordered Eva’s pride . I have ichi persimmon right now is a baby. Haha. I heard good things about Hachiya, maybe i will get one later. Hehe. My yard isn’t big, right now our house is on a 1/3 acre lot, house is 3200 square feet, so I have limited space. But I got 9 trees coming January. My husband thinks I’m crazy. What other trees do you have? I’m a newbie in stone fruit . regards Jolina