Norfolk Pine growing outside in the Sonoran Desert
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11 years agoalbert_135 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
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Comments (23)I have two Sonoran emeralds in my yard I love love love these trees. The damage you see is from the woodpeckers but if your trees healthy will be no problem. They do grow very quickly so be careful not to overwater As this will lead to a week cellular structure and the branches will break easily in our monsoon weather.... That is what happens to many of the mesquite trees around here,too much water. Trim and shape them when they are young the wounds will heal properly. The tree pictured is 11 years old....See Morenorfolk island pine
Comments (11)Around here after hurricane frances, all the tall norfolk pines (I'm talkin 50') are still standing. Minus all their lower limbs. Just trunks with a small pine tree look at the top where the newer growth is still flexible. The problem in my yard is that all the fallen branches wreaked havoc with all the plants in the yard where they fell. Another complaint I have with them is when the cones open up they drop zillions of seeds with hard sharp points that scatter with the wind...everywhere. And the cones themselves are sharp and dangerous. So you all should be thankful they don't take kindly to hard freezes. Enjoy them while they're young and pretty, and if they get taller than the house, get rid of them....See MoreNorfolk Islanf Pine Vigor (lack there of)
Comments (4)If you put your Norfolk pine into full (midday) sun after spending the winter in indoor shade, it will burn badly (as will many plants). I put everything into deep shade when it first goes outside. If you have had it outside for a while now, you can increase the sun to morning sun, that should be enough to encourage new growth. You might try feeding it, then be patient. Many of my plants (put out in April), show their big growth spurt well into July or August. Good luck!...See MoreNorfolk Island Pine as Christmas Tree
Comments (0)Instead of cutting down a holiday tree this year, I'm wondering if I can start using a Norfolk Island pine I've had growing on my deck. It's about 4 years old and has been pot-bound its entire life, but has still made it to about 4-feet tall. I like the idea of using this each year, rather than just throwing out a chopped down tree after the holidays are over. I know Norfolk Island pines are used as indoor trees, but what are the pros/cons? Will it be okay living inside for a month after it's whole life outside? Anything else I should consider? Thanks and happy holidays....See Moremarijon_gardener
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