Re: Eucalyptus
- To: Mediterannean Plants List <m*@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: Re: Eucalyptus
- From: T* &* M* R* <t*@xtra.co.nz>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:57:54 +1200
- References: <v04011701b330961611c0@[205.162.250.138]>
Charles Dills wrote:
> I have also been told that the "brothers" that brought the seeds
> thought they were bringing one that had good wood, suitable for
> furniture but they brought one that is only good for firewood. Also it
> is said that they brought the seeds but they did not bring the soil
> organisms that had the ability to "chew up" the detritus, hence it is
> considered a "dirty" tree!
Chas
Was interested by this remark about eucalyptus leaves having their own
special recycling organisms.
The information I have, actually in relation to composting, is that they
are very low in phosphate and if this is supplied ordinary decay
organisms are then able to deal with them.
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata,
New Zealand (astride the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
