Why can't I grow a Dawn Redwood?
viuno
16 years ago
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Comments (1)Orientation does not matter! Best to flip logs between production periods so mositure and fungal growth stays even. Once mushrooms start popping out, then do not move so its energy is consistently directed. Make sense?...See MoreDawn Redwood not growing?
Comments (10)I have noticed the growth to be a little wild and uneven the first year. Next year when it starts growing again, it should have a nice straight leader. I will try and take some pictures of the ones I started this year in the next day or two....See MoreToo late to grow a dawn redwood?
Comments (12)So the redwood seedling can survive winter only if their stem is wooden or can they survive even smaller? Because my giant sequoia seedling are no more taller than 4inch and their stem is ~ 0.07inch wide. And i will order a pack of dawn redwood seeds later this year and cold stratify them until february. I may sound as a beginner "because I'm one :)" but I'm interested in this kind of hobby and getting info from you guys, it helps a lot....See MoreOK, so why can't I grow phlox?
Comments (8)I have formed some opinions, but that is all they are. Certain smaller, old fashioned types bloom in half day sun in total neglect around here. The flowers are half the size of the beautiful ones offered today. I believe these older sorts would grow easily for you. The only one I have tried of the newer is David, for its white flowers. I have not had great success, but don't fuss much about most additions' care. My great favorite is Miss Lingard, a variety of a smaller species of Phlox that has been in cultivation since the 1920's. Half or 1/3 the size of the ones offered and as dependable and easy as they come. Miss Lingard is white flowered. Most people seem to try several times before they give up, so try again with the ones you find most attractive. I will pick up another plant of 'David' if mine are not showing up this Spring. The foliage does not seem distinctive to me, so I am not sure mine is still alive....See Moreviuno
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