[Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
Impressive entry! Love to know what euc it is, it's clearly a strong grower in your climate!
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
I like that lots. Well done.
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
The final photos for this tree
Its been quite a pleasure to work with this tree which self seeded in another pot
Thickened quite quickly and very vigorous
I think I attained a natural look to the tree
With many eucalyptus in my area its easy to just look up and be inspired
In terms of maintenance clip and grow seems a very simple method. after pinching or pruning new shoots seem to appear after 2 or 3 weeks
The roots however seem to be an enigma for myself in particular with the exact time to work them
I have murdered a few eucs in my time through reducing roots. Im now of the belief that it should be done at least once a season
Although looking through the photos it seems the tree has been in 3 pots and root work done only once
October 21
October 21
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Its been quite a pleasure to work with this tree which self seeded in another pot
Thickened quite quickly and very vigorous
I think I attained a natural look to the tree
With many eucalyptus in my area its easy to just look up and be inspired
In terms of maintenance clip and grow seems a very simple method. after pinching or pruning new shoots seem to appear after 2 or 3 weeks
The roots however seem to be an enigma for myself in particular with the exact time to work them
I have murdered a few eucs in my time through reducing roots. Im now of the belief that it should be done at least once a season
Although looking through the photos it seems the tree has been in 3 pots and root work done only once
October 21
October 21
Thanks to Rory for the fun
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
I like all of it.
The tree, the pot … the tape measure, it’s all good!
One more update though … April 2022 is now the cut off so looking forward to seeing it then.
The tree, the pot … the tape measure, it’s all good!
One more update though … April 2022 is now the cut off so looking forward to seeing it then.
"NO CUTS, NO GLORY"
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
A wonderful effort so far mate.
….You’ve got to be joking??baldtwitlion wrote: ↑October 18th, 2021, 12:45 pm The roots however seem to be an enigma for myself in particular with the exact time to work them.
I have murdered a few eucs in my time through reducing roots. Im now of the belief that it should be done at least once a season
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
Hi Rory
Whta I really mean by that is once a year at least
I didnt mean to imply every quarter
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Whta I really mean by that is once a year at least
I didnt mean to imply every quarter
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
This is just an update for this tree
I submitted my final photo in October
This is the tree as of today
I changed the pot and chopped some roots in march
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I submitted my final photo in October
This is the tree as of today
I changed the pot and chopped some roots in march
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
I thought I would update on this tree
There has been some development in regards to the lower branch on the right side
Its dead
Looks a little sparse at present but my hope is that the top remains
There are new shoots so im hopeful
There has been some development in regards to the lower branch on the right side
Its dead
Looks a little sparse at present but my hope is that the top remains
There are new shoots so im hopeful
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
What happened?
Is it neglect / pests ?
Is it neglect / pests ?
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
Just the eucalyptus way i think
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
Pot looks great
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In your picture on your older leaves, that’s a lot of chewed leaf though.baldtwitlion wrote: ↑May 6th, 2023, 2:11 pm Just the eucalyptus way i think
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I get every pest under the sun eating my Euc leaves.
But I’ve noticed it greatly varies depends on the species.
Some are absolutely savaged by grasshoppers and such, while others are left more alone.
I now prioritize the ones that are left more alone.
I also don’t reduce foliage as much as I would with other genus…mainly to ensure it stays healthy and to outpace the rate of getting eaten.
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
I've found that my Eucs like plenty of root space in the pot, otherwise they sulk/drop branches/die/say rude things to me. The pot is great, but a bit more room might keep the tree happier.
Good luck,
Gavin
Good luck,
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Re: [Natural] eucalyptus- baldtwitlion
Also if you clip harder on the top main trunk line and easier on the side branches it helps balance the tendency of the apical growth and lessens die back on lower branches. Really nice pot I’ve not had much success in the shallower pots. Not sure if they dry out too fast?
Cheers
Kirky
Cheers
Kirky
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