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5metre Lillypilly dropping branches!!
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Posted by angelee WA Aust (My Page) on Sat, Apr 16, 05 at 22:01
| Hi everyone,
I'm new to this website and need some advice on a large lillypilly we have in our back yard (which according to my research is a native so I hope I'm posting in the right area)
As the post title suggests, we have two 5 metre lillypillies in our backyard and one of them in the last 3 weeks has dropped about 1/4 of it's branches mysteriously. We have not had high winds or bad weather to speak of, the tree is fruiting heavily, but so is the other one and that hasn't lost any branches!
Both nights that the branches have come down it has rained, but not heavily, I wouldn't have thought heavily enough for a tree branch to snap under the weight of it anyway! Can anyone help me to explain why our beautiful lillypilly is acting so oddly? Is it a natural characteristic of these plants?
Thanks for your help
Ange |
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RE: 5metre Lillypilly dropping branches!!
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- Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 20, 05 at 3:04
| Might have been dropping leaves cos of dry weather, leading up to your rain, perhaps. Anything going on around the trees, in the soil ? Any bugs on the leaves? Its a tricky one. |
RE: 5metre Lillypilly dropping branches!!
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Has there being a lack of moisture to the tree??
also any insects? |
RE: 5metre Lillypilly dropping branches!!
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| Yes I too would be looking for insects. Look for evidence around where the branch has broken off. If you see any brown sawdust like material, or other signs that something has eaten the timber, you might consider calling in an arborist. You could also try calling your local branch of The Australian Plant Society, (in some states this is called The Society for Growing Australian Plants). They can probably put you in touch with an arborist who is experienced in the treatment of native trees. Don't worry, a healthy native tree can often survive an attack by native insects, but I think you're right to seek advice. |
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