‘ Harwell ’ has unequalled and atypical leaves . This evergreen tree diagram has a loosely cone-shaped growth habit . folio are dark green , leathered , shiny , broadly ovate , to 8 in . long with rust , hairy undersides . big fragrant efflorescence are cup - shaped and creamy white with 9 - 10 petals up to 10 in . across .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
If container - grown , lay the tree diagram on its side and remove the container . relax the root around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much . Position tree diagram in centre of hole so that the best side faces forward . You are ready to set out filling in with soil .
If planting a balled and burlaped tree , position it in yap so that the good side present forrader . Untie or remove nail from burlap at top of globe and draw out gunny back , so it does not stick out of hole when ground is replace . synthetical burlap should be hit as it will not disintegrate like raw gunny . large trees often get in wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b works , but cut as much of the wire away as potential without actually get rid of the basketful . Chances are , you would do more damage to the rootball by removing the basket . just cut away wire to pass on several large opening for roots .
sate both holes with soil the same way . Never amend with less than half original soil . Recent work show that if your territory is slack enough , you are honorable off add little or no filth amendments .
make a piss mob around the outer bound of the hole . Not only will this conseve water , but will steer moisture to perimeter roots , encouraging out growth . Once tree is established , piddle ring may be leveled . Studies show that mulch trees grow faster than those unmulched , so add a 3 " " layer of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized bark over backfilled country . bump off any damaged limbs .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infect parting when the plant is dry . Leaves that collect around the stem of the works should be raked up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water system should be directed at soil level . For fungous leaf spots , use a recommended fungicide harmonise to label focal point .
disease : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the result of a industrial plant infection , due to a fungus , and may cause grievous defoliation , especially in trees , but rarely results in dying . Sunken patch on stems , yield , parting , or twigs , seem grayish brown , may seem reeking , and have pinkish - tangent spore masses that appear slime - like . On vegetables , spots may enlarge as fruit matures .
