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OZ Arid Zone Eucalypts
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Posted by cherax Syd NSW Aust (My Page) on Wed, Nov 21, 07 at 0:56
Hi All
wondering about issues surrounding WA Eucalypts on the East Coast, ie; rainfall wrong time and humidity levels. Sp in particular are E. woodwardii, caesia, ficifolia. I am aware that one can obtain expensive grafted ones. Just interested in peoples experience whether they either thrive, survive or die. I am told that they can appear fine but after a few years give up the ghost. Any thoughts or experiences greatly appreciated
andrew |
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RE: OZ Arid Zone Eucalypts
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| Hi cherax, Ficifolia, woodwardii and caesia will grow fine in Syndey. As with any tree, watering well and keeping the water up to it during it's establishment (the first year at least) is the key. Also, being WA species, a well drained soil is essential for them to thrive. As a horticulturist, the main reason I encounter for dieback of the species above is poor drainage, so try and pick the best drained site to plant them in. They are all rewarding trees to grow, E. caesia is one of my favourites particularly. If you ever become interested in trying to propagate it, it grows easily from seed! Corymbia ficifolia is always a stunner also! Good luck with your choices. If in doubt, speak to the staff at a specialist native nursery. |
RE: OZ Arid Zone Eucalypts
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- Posted by cherax Syd NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 21, 07 at 13:56
Thanks Jim
this is very contrary to my held beliefs! There is hope
Quite familiar with their cultural requirements. I even have some caesia growing from seed as well.
Thanks for your input
andrew |
RE: OZ Arid Zone Eucalypts
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- Posted by gonow NSW AUST (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 29, 07 at 5:25
| I have good success with caesia in Sydney but suitable sites are restricted. Good drainage as you say. Good air movement ie no overhanging trees etc to drip on them. Plenty of rocks in the soil and on top of the roots. Good soil to grow them quick as getting the foliage above the splash zone quickly is essential. I have a seed grown woowardii flowering for several years but it is a miserable specimen. Grafted ficifolia are much more reliable than ungrafted and you can be confident of the flower colour. |
RE: OZ Arid Zone Eucalypts
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| E. caesia and E. ficifolia grow fine in clay soils here in Melbourne but obviously not as humid here. E. ficifolia is grafted only to ensure flower colour and quantity and as a consequence is typically grafted onto another E.ficifolia. Nothing to do with poorly drain soils etc. as for most other WA species. I see a range of WA eucalyots growing in Melbourne's western suburbs dominated by clay soils. |
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