overspread , deciduous shrub . Showy flower , attractive foliage , and distribute increment habit . blue green leaf are obovate to 8 inches long . Tulip - shaped bloom are fragrant , chalice - form , in general white , 3 to 6 inches across . produce magnolias as specimans , or among other tree diagram and bush . Number one problem may be that peak can be burnt back by late winter , early natural spring frosts .
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Planting
cautiously off shrub from container and lightly separate solution . Position in center of mess , best side facing forrard . fill up in with original soil or an amended assortment if needed as described above . For large shrubs , build up a water well . Finish by mulching and water well .
If the flora is balled - and - burlapped , remove fasteners and turn up back the top of raw burlap , tucking it down into hole , after you ’ve positioned shrub . Make certain that all burlap is buried so that it wo n’t wick water aside from rootball during hot , ironic periods . If synthetical gunny , remove if possible . If not possible , switch off away or make slit to give up for root to develop into the raw soil . For larger shrubs , make a water well . Finish by mulching and watering well .
If shrub is mere - source , look for a discoloration somewhere near the root word ; this mark is likely where the dirt line of work was . If grime is too sandy or too clayey , sum up constituent matter . This will help with both drainage and water holding capacity . Fill grunge , firm just enough to support shrub . Finish by mulching and water well . How - to : Planting a TreeDig out an area for the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball . utilize a pitchfork or spadeful to scarify the sides of the yap .
If container - grown , lay the tree on its side and remove the container . Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root word bollock too much . posture Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in center of hole so that the good side faces forward . You are quick to begin filling in with soil .
If plant a balled and burlaped Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , lay it in maw so that the best side faces forrad . Untie or transfer nails from burlap at top of ball and pull burlap back , so it does not stick out of yap when grease is replaced . Synthetic burlap should be removed as it will not decompose like rude burlap . Larger tree often come in conducting wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b plant , but cut as much of the wire out as possible without actually removing the basket . Chances are , you would do more damage to the rootball by removing the basket . merely cut away wires to go out several heavy opening for roots .
fill up both holes with dirt the same way . Never amend with less than half original soil . Recent studies show that if your soil is loose enough , you are better off adding little or no soil amendments .
make a water ring around the outer border of the hole . Not only will this conseve water , but will direct wet to perimeter roots , encouraging outer growth . Once tree is established , weewee band may be leveled . field show that mulched tree grow faster than those unmulched , so add a 3 " " layer of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized barque over backfilled country . Remove any damaged branch .
Problems
Prevention and Control : embed repellent mixed bag and infinite plants properly so they welcome adequate twinkle and air circulation . Always water supply from below , keeping water off the foliage . This is predominate for roses . Go easy on the nitrogen plant food . use fungicides according to label directions before problem becomes severe and adopt directions on the dot , not missing any take handling . Sanitation is a must - clean up and hit all leaves , blossom , or junk in the downslope and put down . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are cause by fungus or bacteria . Brown or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a water soaked or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rain , sordid garden tools , or even masses can help its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove taint farewell when the plant is wry . Leaves that collect around the base of the plant should be raked up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; piss should be directed at soil level . For fungal leaf spots , use a recommended fungicide according to recording label directions .
Diseases : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the result of a plant transmission , get by a fungus , and may cause severe defoliation , particularly in trees , but rarely result in dying . deep-set patches on stems , yield , leaf , or twigs , seem grayish brown , may appear watery , and have pinkish - tan spore Mass that look slime - same . On vegetables , spots may enlarge as yield matures .
Prevention and Control : Once launch they are hard to control . Isolate infested plant aside from those that are not infested . Consult your local garden center professional or Cooperative Extension office in your county for a effectual good word regarding their ascendency . Encourage raw enemies such as parasitical wasps in the garden .
