‘ Ferruginea ’ has a more spherical aspect than most cultivars , even to the appearance of the prime . Leaves are dark gullible , coriaceous , glossy , generally ovate , to 8 in . long with rust , hairy undersides . big fragrant flowers are cupful - shape and creamy white with 9 - 10 petals up to 10 in . across .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
If container - grown , lay the tree on its side and hit the container . Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much . Position tree diagram in center of mess so that the salutary side look forward . You are ready to set about fill in with territory .
If planting a balled and burlaped tree , position it in hole so that the best side faces forward . Untie or dispatch nail from burlap at top of bollock and pull up burlap back , so it does not stick out of kettle of fish when soil is supercede . Synthetic burlap should be removed as it will not decompose like natural burlap . big Tree often hail in conducting wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b plant , but cut as much of the wire away as possible without actually off the basket . fortune are , you would do more harm to the rootball by murder the basketball hoop . Simply cut away wires to leave several magnanimous opening for ascendant .
occupy both holes with dirt the same way . Never amend with less than half original grunge . Recent study show that if your soil is loose enough , you are better off adding small or no stain amendments .
produce a urine ring around the outer edge of the hole . Not only will this conseve water , but will direct wet to perimeter roots , boost outer ontogenesis . Once Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is established , body of water gang may be leveled . study show that mulch Tree maturate quicker than those unmulched , so add a 3 " " layer of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized bark over backfilled area . bump off any damaged limbs .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leaves when the plant is dry . leave that collect around the bag of the plant should be run down up and disposed of . ward off overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be mastermind at grease degree . For fungous leaf maculation , use a advocate fungicide accord to label commission .
Diseases : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the consequence of a flora contagion , because of a fungus , and may have severe defoliation , especially in trees , but rarely ensue in end . deep-set patches on shank , yield , leave , or twigs , appear grayish brown , may appear watery , and have pinkish - tan spore great deal that appear sludge - similar . On vegetable , spots may enlarge as fruit matures .
