Question From:
Ben Mudge in Cabarita Beach, Cabarita Beach NSW
Nature of problem:
I can’t locate a plant I want for my yard
Type of Plant (if known):
Not known
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Not
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sand
How often do you water the plant:
N/a
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Full sun
What type of plant is it:
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How long since you planted it:
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Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
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Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
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Upload photo if available:
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Other Comments:
Hi team I seem to be becoming quite the passionate gardener but having only just settled in what’s to be our family home each major tree type is a very big decision. It might be a long shot but I’ve recently returned from Bali and really want one of there common hedging trees it grows from what I seen about 3 to 4 stories high buy only 1.5m wide hence ideal for not hanging over neighbours fence.
If you can help I have a few more photos.
Thank you for your time
Answer: Hi Ben, This is a tropical tree from India and Sri lanka called the Mast Tree. Its botanic name is Polyalthia longifolia ‘Pendula’. It is claimed that it would only grow in tropical areas…Maybe Cairns, but not Cabarita Beach NSW. Don
