Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Umbrella Tree v. Jack Frost 3Jul 29, 2008 1:08 pm '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 9545 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 2780 |