RE: Verdict in on Leucadendron death
- Subject: RE: Verdict in on Leucadendron death
- From: &* R* <c*@wr-architect.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:05:06 -0700
Now I'm curious...what do they think caused the root damage in the mature
plant?
I've tried to grow a leucadendron twice in a hot, dry, partly shaded area at
my house in Santa Clara (south-west corner of the house next to the
driveway--lots of reflected heat--under a huge smokebush, and minimally
watered via dripline). Both plants croaked in full summer during the first
year after planting. I don't think my experience is extensive enough or
related enough to help with your problem, though maybe someday I'll have
room for one where I can keep it alive.
Cheryl
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Cheryl Renshaw
Landscape Designer
-----Original Message-----
From: medit-plants-request@ucdavis.edu
[m*@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Nan Sterman
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:28 AM
To: Mediterranean list
Subject: Verdict in on Leucadendron death
I took samples of leaves, stems, roots, and soil from each of the dead
leucadendrons to our county plant pathology lab
Their verdict is that both Leucadendrons died of root damage. One was mature
and the other newly planted. The one newly planted was also in soil whose
salt content was off-scale. Interesting since it is barely a month
installed. I've inquired with the contractor as to where he got the soil.
Nan
