Leptospermum scoparium 1
Posted: March 1st, 2019, 8:36 am
Progression thread : Leptospermum scoparium 1 - Burgundy queen
This was purchased from the Big Flower, at Ourimbah for $9.95
The flowers are spectacular. I find repotting best done in a somewhat warm Spring, I don't repot in summer anymore. For this, clip-and-grow is the way-to-go. I always leave a good amount of foliage on the tree to ensure a healthy tree. I wouldn't cut back too far in one go with these.
I find them to be very hardy, but not with root pruning. If your goal is to reduce the root ball, I would set a 10 year goal and err on the side of caution. Only cut back about 20-30% every 2 years or more until you get to your desired size.
They thrive on wet conditions and aren't too fussed if they don't get a lot of sun.
This photo was taken 20.09.2017
This photo was taken 28.02.2019
This was purchased from the Big Flower, at Ourimbah for $9.95
The flowers are spectacular. I find repotting best done in a somewhat warm Spring, I don't repot in summer anymore. For this, clip-and-grow is the way-to-go. I always leave a good amount of foliage on the tree to ensure a healthy tree. I wouldn't cut back too far in one go with these.
I find them to be very hardy, but not with root pruning. If your goal is to reduce the root ball, I would set a 10 year goal and err on the side of caution. Only cut back about 20-30% every 2 years or more until you get to your desired size.
They thrive on wet conditions and aren't too fussed if they don't get a lot of sun.
This photo was taken 20.09.2017
This photo was taken 28.02.2019