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Question From: 
Derek Goodwin in  South Lismore,  Lismore NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
I have been rehabilitating Hollingworth Creek for about 6 years. I find that quite a number of native trees I plant do not die but do not grow. The trees are not all in the same place, I am at a loss knowing what to do.

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Native Trees which are indigenous to the area.

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Not growing

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
clay based soils

 

How often do you water the plant:
Now that the plants have been in the ground for over 3 years I do not water them.

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
In full sun.

 

What type of plant is it:
As Above

 

How long since you planted it:
About 3 years

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
I fertilse the trees with Chicken Manure when I plant them.

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
On a couple we I tried seasol-no effect.

Upload photo if available: 

Other Comments: 
As you would imagine rehabilitating a creek I plant a lot of trees, shrubs and Lomandra. I lose some because of the climate/dry periods and then silly as it sounds, minor flooding takes plants that have not established themselves. This is partly why I cannot give all the plants full attention as the numbers are too great. I am prepared to put in the effort if there is a way of getting a number of these “stalled” plants to grow.

I will try to be more exact with the type of trees and notify you tomorrow if possible.

 

Answer:

Hi Derek,  I really have no idea what is going on. Perhaps you could water these plants with Seasol Super Soil wetter, after first forking some holes in the soil.   Good luck,  Don.

 

 

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