River She-Oak Digging

Webos · Post by **Webos** » June 22nd, 2013, 9:41 pm

Just wondering if anyone has had good success with digging well established casuarina cunninghamiana. Was offered one with amazing plate-like nebari today but it has spent its entire life in the ground and is coke bottle fat. Which season would be recommended to dig, and what methods of aftercare might you suggest?

Thanks

Adam

Post by **kcpoole** » June 23rd, 2013, 10:54 am

the only Cas I have dug successfully, I manged to get all of the root mass which was growing over a flat bitumen surface. I cleaned out the root mass of old soil only a few weeks ago.

I would try to get as much of the fine roots undisturbed if you can, Maybe pre cut the longer roots and allow a season to grow.
Mid Spring onwards is when i would collect.
After care will be filtered sunlight, and keep the soil moist.

Anyone else had success?

Ken

Post by **Steven** » June 23rd, 2013, 11:03 am

Where is it growing Adam?
I have dug them from banks of a river with 100% success. Just kept them wet after.
Like Ken, I got most of the roots with mine.

Love to see a picture of your one. Sounds great!

Regards,
Steven

Webos · Post by **Webos** » June 23rd, 2013, 1:04 pm

Ill definitely be trying to get as much root system as possible. I suppose my main question is, what is the best time of year to dig them?

Thanks

Adam

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