Ugh... Frustrated tree planter here. Last year, I ordered what were supposed to be Samanea Saman (monkey pod) trees. I planted the tree in a wonderful spot I had saved just for it! This year, as it has finally started to grow... It is almost assuredly not a real monkey pod but is in fact a regular Mimosa tree... Very frustrated, and the vendor is now out of business... (I wonder why!) I know the standard Mimosa only grows to 15-25 feet.. I want the real Samanea Saman / Monkeypod, which grows much larger. The goal was to have the tree cover most of the backyard... So, a few of questions... 1) Anyone knows a good way to tell the difference? Just looking at the small # of photos I find online, I am pretty sure this one is NOT real Monkey Pod.... 2) Anyone knows a reputable source I could obtain a live Monkey Pod from? I am willing to pay for overnight shipping... 3) Anyone knows the best time of year to transplant it to the ground and any care suggestions?? a couple of photos attached... Thanks a lot to everyone...
