Question From:
margaret vaughan in walkervale, walkervale Queensland
Nature of problem:
I would like to put in a row of cupressus sempervirens glauca down our driveway. could you please tell me if these are suitable for our climate.
Type of Plant (if known):
n/a
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
none
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam
How often do you water the plant:
as needed
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
at least 10
How long since you planted it:
not yet
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
if they need it
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
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Other Comments:
If these are not suitable could you recommend something. We like these trees as we are getting older and they don’t need pruning. Our garden bed is 1.5m wide and would prefer something that grows no wider than a metre. hoping you can help us. thanking you margaret
Answer:
Hi Margaret,
No blue Pencil pines are not good in your area. Try a Spartan Juniper – they are far better and they do everything that you wanted. Don
