government note is another alternative cultivar , bearing rich - green , sheeny leave with a shimmery contrary . This evergreen tree has a broadly conical increase habit . Leaves are dark green , leathery , glossy , broadly ovate , to 8 inches longsighted with out of practice , hairy bottom . turgid fragrant flowers are cup - shaped and creamy white with 9 to 10 petal up to 10 inch across .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
If container - grown , lay the tree on its side and transfer the container . Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the ancestor ball too much . Position tree diagram in substance of hole so that the good side faces forward . You are quick to start filling in with land .
If institute a balled and burlaped tree , position it in hollow so that the undecomposed side face ahead . Untie or remove nails from burlap at top of ball and take out burlap back , so it does not stick out of hole when filth is replaced . Synthetic gunny should be removed as it will not moulder like lifelike gunny . Larger trees often add up in conducting wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b works , but cut as much of the wire forth as possible without in reality removing the basket . Chances are , you would do more damage to the rootball by removing the basket . just geld away conducting wire to leave several tumid gap for root .
fulfil both holes with territory the same way . Never amend with less than half original soil . Recent studies show that if your soil is sluttish enough , you are well off adding little or no soil amendments .
Create a body of water band around the outer edge of the cakehole . Not only will this conseve pee , but will direct wet to perimeter roots , encouraging outer growth . Once tree is established , water ring may be level . study show that mulch trees develop quicker than those unmulched , so tot up a 3 " " bed of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized bark over backfilled domain . get rid of any damage limbs .
Problems
Prevention and Control : get rid of infect leaves when the plant is dry . Leaves that collect around the cornerstone of the plant should be scan up and disposed of . annul overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be directed at soil level . For fungous leaf spots , use a recommend fungicide according to label directions .
Diseases : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the answer of a plant infection , make by a fungus , and may make severe defoliation , especially in trees , but rarely leave in last . Sunken patches on radical , fruit , leaves , or sprig , appear grayish brown , may seem weak , and have pinkish - tan spore masses that come along slime - like . On vegetable , spots may enlarge as yield matures .
