Rick wonderful site, lot of detailed information. No one said that this was a Australian native. Any way, I have a problem. If I put Philo's in the ground they try their best to take over and overpower everything else. In the pot it does not show its proper size or shape, what to do? Enjoy their true shape in the ground or keep them under control in pots. I think i will reduce the soil content and increase autumn crushed dry leaf content. Try to provide them the rich leaf litter environment in the pot.
Janet your ID about two thorns was correct. How do you do it, I think sixth sense is also involved. It is just not possible to garden and not to meditate.
Regards,
Masud.
PS. I am sick and tired of the Acacia and Pinus story for the time being. Let me meditate and freshen up then we will take a fresh look at that.