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Young acacia - advice needed urgently
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Posted by almeria z10? SE Spain (My Page) on Thu, Jun 1, 06 at 11:37
Hello, I wonder if you can help me.
I live in Spain and I have planted 4 acacias from seed. Two are in pots and are about 6ft (1.8m) after less than a year. The other two are smaller (because I put them in the ground and they are in a place where they don't get adequate water - they're on a steep slope). I now want to put all four in the ground but in a different location as, thanks to building going on nearby, we would like an emergency screening fence. So a) I wonder if that seems like a good idea to you - they will be in an area where they will get lots of water but it is between very greedy eucalyptus trees, and b) any hints on planting and whether or not I should be pruning them - before or after transplanting. I'd be very grateful for any advice. They are acacia retinoides (or should that be retinodes??? I've seen both spellings.)
I'd be really grateful for any information as I am a bit of a newbie - particularly to trees and especially to Australian trees! Thanks very much indeed
Almeria |
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RE: Young acacia - advice needed urgently
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| Hi Almeria, I really think that at this size your Acacia retinodes will resent being moved. The ones in the pots probably stand a better chance of moving (with as little soil disturbance as possible) than the others. If you are not happy with the ones you already have in the ground then you might as well risk the move...what have you got to lose? Most Australian natives do not like being transplanted much. If you grow them in the future I think it is best to get them in the ground as small plants up to 1 ft. high. Cheers,
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RE: Young acacia - advice needed urgently
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Dee
Thanks for your help. I will risk them as, as you say, not much to lose. At least I'll know for next time! Luckily they grow really fast - or have so far!
Best wishes
ALmería |
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