i was wondering it someone can tell me is autumn okaiz to collect natives?
Identification solved
by KC and Matt
Callistemon spp. and Melaleuca spp.
Identification solved
by KC and Matt
Callistemon spp. and Melaleuca spp.
simonm wrote:i have some of those top ones on my property, no idea what they are though...
MattA wrote:1st one definitely looks like a Callistemon, 2nd is most likely a Melaleuca, is this a close up of foliage from the 4th pic? The 3rd is a bit blurry but looks like Grevillea 'Canberra', short needle like leaves?
The Callistemon & Melaleuca should move ok. As shibui has said, give them a good soak for atleast a few hours in bucket of seasol, or if you dont have use some vegemite dissolved in the water. The grevillea is highly unlikely to survive a transplant, I have attempted many over the years without success except for a robusta. But give it a go & let us know how you get on.
All you can lose is a few hours work digging them out and you may end up with some great new trees. Good luck with the dig. Your standard soil mix should be fine, the biggest thing I have learnt over the years with natives is how much they resent any sort of drying out, free draining mix & water water water.
Matt