Hi Jojoe, yup the photo of my aunt's e. bush is just how it looks in person. I was surprised to see it growing that way too..but she does have good garden location, lots of full southern cali sun over there.
I have seen super thrive in our stores too, but have not used it. Still trying to make the plants do their growing on their own. I do at times use rooting hormones with fungicide.
We have some drizzling overcast weather today. Feels nice actually plus I do not have to water the plants
Have a nice day as well!