Re: Anyone growing these trees in USDA zones 9/10?
- To: Mediterannean Plants List
- Subject: Re: Anyone growing these trees in USDA zones 9/10?
- From: T* &* M* R*
- Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2001 21:22:00 +1300
- References: <p05001901b67c7dcc6226@[216.7.177.11]>
Robert Finkel wrote:
>
> Annie,
>
> I've grown Tecoma stans in Oakland for a number of years. The main
> problem is that it is quite prone to scale. The scale doesn't seem to
> do much damage, but is unsightly since the plant is located right
> next to a walkway.
A regular pest problem is unfortunately very characteristic of a plant
under stress - in this case presumably being close to the edge of its
preferred growing range.
A fairly regular spraying with a light oil will probaby defeat the scale
eventually if you feel it is worth the effort.
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata (near Wellington, capital city of New Zealand)
