Eucalyptus citriodora root system
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Comments (19)If the student is young, I think a question on a forum that has a diverse group of participants makes sense - it takes time to learn about how plants perform in various environments and how various people respond to them. If the OP is young and starting out (not necessarily the case for that Diploma...), asking for opinions on a forum is probably the fastest way to expand their knowlege base on how plants perform in a wide variety of domestic gardens. And somebody young is probably very comfortable 'talking' on the computer and likely to turn to a computer conversation as one of the first options to consider.... (It was interesting how students reacted to the 'class participation forum' in the correspondence course I took last winter through the University of Guelph. The students ranged in age from 20s to 60s. I was disappointed that there wasn't as much discussion on the forum as I expected and asked the Prof. about it. She said that the older students tended to be uncomfortable with the whole written conversation format. It became very noticeable that, in general, the pattern of participation was pretty closely aligned with age - with some exceptions!)...See MoreRoot system invasion?
Comments (8)I feel that Karl and York rose hit the nail on the head with fungus. I went and checked it out again. I don't have any companion plants as yet so no creepy :-) charlie. It looks like the smaller cedar mulch pieces are what is involved and the compost, and topsoil. FYI-It is very dense. The shovel did not want to cut through it but it can be easily raked through. So we have that figured out I think. But not the big roots (yet! :-)). Picture is of mulch turned over. BUT the question now is the roots in below pictures: pretty good size roots :-( Raised bed- about 8 months old- size wise you are looking at a shovel full turned over. Inground bed- about 5 months old I don't water where there aren't roses. So the dirt is rather dry. Just to let you know, none of the leaves are rose they are Eucalyptus. Thanks All! Allison...See MoreGrowing Eucalyptus
Comments (8)Here in the north, it is, of course, strictly an annual. But, from seed started indoors about 8 weeks ahead of transplant at your last frost date or just a bit before, you can still get impressive growth in good, rich, well-drained soil with a lot of watering and fertilization. Six feet of growth with considerable branching is not out of the question at all, assuming you have about a 5 month growing season outdoors. I personally enjoy citriodora, cinerea, and globbulus as the fastest growers. Some of the less common types can be fun, too, but frankly, I've never had much luck discerning the scents claimed for some of the kinds -- nicholii is claimed to smell like peppermint, for example, but frankly, it just smells like Eucalyptus. For best results starting seeds, use grow lights and heat mats. One good source for a couple of the species is Sandy Mountain Herb Farm in Alabama. They carry citriodora and globulus. Dennis SE Michigan...See MoreBlack peppermint eucalyptus
Comments (2)Hi Nice to see anyone trying to Bonsai the Eucalypts. Yes it does have a tap root but I believe many worry too much about cutting the taproot. The correct name for the main regenerating organ of the Euc. is "lignotuber", it is found as a swelling at the base of t he tree. However, in many species they can also regenerate from epicormic buds all along the trunk. All very handy for recovering from fire and very useful for the Bonsai-ist. Despite what many will say the Euc. can tolerate root pruning very successfully if appropriate precautions are taken (I have done this on many ocassions - one of my gum trees has been in full Bonsai training for over 20 years). Put simply if you root prune a Euc. you must not let the root ball become dry at all for 3 to 4 weeks. After that normal Bonsai treatment will be adequate. Over several years of root pruning they become better able to withstand root pruning with minimal stress. I am sure that many will disagree but this has been my actual experience over many years of Bonsai practice. regards dennis Mc...See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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