Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jul 28, 2008 8:48 am The droopy large leaves of my metre-high umbrella tree were no match for Mr Frost.
Checking the Internet I now learn that umbrella trees are not frost resistant! Ok but what I can't understand is why mine took a beating and yet the things grow all around me ! Next street, next suburb etc (South Coast NSW)! Admittedly they are bigger trees but I wouldn't have thought it would make a difference. Any info and... and does it seem like my baby will die? I need some hope here (missus is squawking " told ya so, told ya so" (which she didn't but she thinks she did). I've built a roof for it but I'm worried I may be too late! Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 2Jul 29, 2008 8:46 am No replies looks pretty lonely!
So I'm gunna reply to you even though I don't know the answer. Neri, just hang in there! Spring is just around the corner and if you can protect your tree until then it will grow bigger by the next round of frosts! I'm pleased to hear you got your vegie patch built in time for spring. It was a battle. Every time you went near it, old dear next door thought you were coming out to play. Read the other day that in our increasingly arid world spuds will be the new wonder crops as they only sip water, not guzzle it. Also read that the greatest threat to the planet is not climate change but overpopulation and the demands it will make on food and water! Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 3Jul 29, 2008 1:08 pm ROFL, neri
The only thing I know about this is to not cut back the frost damage, or else you will just expose the rest of the tree to damage. That's what I was told anyway on an Adult Ed course, someone else may say that's a load of rubbish. But yes hang in there neri, only time will tell as to whether you have contributed to global warming by killing a tree. 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 4Jul 29, 2008 1:49 pm 'chelle The only thing I know about this is to not cut back the frost damage, or else you will just expose the rest of the tree to damage. That's what I was told anyway on an Adult Ed course, someone else may say that's a load of rubbish. That was the recommendation on Gardening Australia..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 5Jul 29, 2008 1:50 pm Neri, just hang in there! Spring is just around the corner and if you can protect your tree until then it will grow bigger by the next round of frosts!
I'm pleased to hear you got your vegie patch built in time for spring. It was a battle. Every time you went near it, old dear next door thought you were coming out to play. Read the other day that in our increasingly arid world spuds will be the new wonder crops as they only sip water, not guzzle it. Also read that the greatest threat to the planet is not climate change but overpopulation and the demands it will make on food and water! Paula Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 6Jul 29, 2008 1:53 pm Paula Neri, just hang in there! Spring is just around the corner and if you can protect your tree until then it will grow bigger by the next round of frosts! I'm pleased to hear you got your vegie patch built in time for spring. It was a battle. Every time you went near it, old dear next door thought you were coming out to play. Read the other day that in our increasingly arid world spuds will be the new wonder crops as they only sip water, not guzzle it. Also read that the greatest threat to the planet is not climate change but overpopulation and the demands it will make on food and water! Clever! mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging around under this tree. I would like to name the paddock after this tree. Can… 0 9528 Fellow Perth dweller. Looks like pruns nigra. It's a dark leaf flowering plum. Doesn't get massive and is easily trimmed deciduous tree. Very popular in small gardens in Perth 7 2760 |