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SKIMMIA & Boxwood

General post from Stuart Kingsley Kerr

Should I be feeding my Skimmia with Fish Blood and Bone Meal or should it be an Ericaceous Feed and the same question regarding Boxwood, My Skimmia has rather Pale leaves, and the Boxwood just looks in need of some steroids ! !

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  • Posted: Thu. 15th September 2011 22:22
  • Last reply: Fri. 16th September 2011 13:38

Albizea Julibrissin Rosea (Silk Tree)

Photo from Valerie Wild

Here is a photo of the tree in its pot which I omitted previously.

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  • Posted: Sun. 11th September 2011 19:09

Albizea Julibrissin Rosea (Silk Tree)

Question from Valerie Wild

We have a two year old tree grown from seed and currently in a pot. It is 12 inches tall above the soil and had small flowers this year. Could someone advise when would it be mature enough to plant in the garden?

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  • Posted: Sat. 10th September 2011 17:17
  • Last reply: Thu. 15th September 2011 19:57

Eucalyptus tree pruning!

Question from veronica worrall

We have a grand and beautiful eucalyptus with a long and broad lower limb ( diam 14 inches) which ideally we would like to remove as it shades my new flower bed. Any advice about when and how to do this please.

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  • Posted: Fri. 9th September 2011 14:26
  • Last reply: Mon. 7th November 2011 13:29

Tree or shrub for a container in a shaded corner.

Question from Geof

Hi,
Can anyone suggest a plant that will grow up to 2 metres in a container in a shaded place on a decked area? I had a Fatsia until this years frosts killed it. I would like something similar ie bushy and showy, preferably evergeen. Anything else would be a bonus. I haven't started to think about this yet, but figured a good place to start would be here. I appreciate any help I get. Geof

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  • Posted: Wed. 31st August 2011 20:36
  • Last reply: Thu. 8th September 2011 18:35

Spotted Laurel

Question from Catherine Tanser

My spotted laurel (sorry, not sure exactly what its name is), has damaged leaves. Is this sun scorch?

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  • Posted: Thu. 25th August 2011 21:16
  • Last reply: Tue. 30th August 2011 10:20

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Thundercloud'

Comment from Jo

I've been thinking about buying Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Thundercloud' or a similar variety such as 'Black Lace'. I love the foliage, which would provide a great contrast in the spot I'm thinking of, and the flowers and berries are a huge bonus. However, left to it's own devices, it's far to big for the spot I have in mind. I know I can control it's size by cutting it down to the ground every spring, but that leaves me with two questions. First, how big will it get in a single season? And secondly, does it flower and produce berries on new wood, or will I br sacrificing those? Thanks in advance!

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  • Posted: Sun. 21st August 2011 06:14
  • Last reply: Fri. 26th August 2011 18:41

Pod Identity?

Question from John W Norman

I wonder if any one can identify this unusual Pod?

My young nephew brought it home from a walk.. He describes what sounds like a Maple leaf type short tree..
From what little I know I thought those tree have little whirlie-bird seed pods..
"Can anyone help identify this unusual pod for me?"
Many thanks, John

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  • Posted: Sat. 20th August 2011 17:50
  • Last reply: Sun. 21st August 2011 17:36

Hebe Lady Ann

Question from Catherine Tanser

The upper leaves of this hebe are becoming mottled. almost as though the purple colour in the stripes is spreading into the green/cream stripes. Is this normal as it doesn't look particularly nice.

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  • Posted: Tue. 16th August 2011 17:44
  • Last reply: Thu. 18th August 2011 13:59

Addition to Medium long-lasting shrub query.

Comment from Catherine Tanser

We already have: Choisya ternate, Acuba japonica variegate, Ceanothus Southmead, Eleagnus x ebbingei gilt edge, Prunus lusitanica, Viburnum Tinus and Photinia

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  • Posted: Tue. 9th August 2011 21:00
  • Last reply: Sat. 20th August 2011 19:17

 

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