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Australian Willow Tree
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Posted by sharon_ca 10 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 10, 08 at 10:21
| I'm looking for information on the Australian Willow Tree (Geijera parviflora). I'm living in Las Vegas and want to replace a couple of queen palms I planted last spring. The tree would be by a pool. I haven't been able to find a decent size tree now, not sure if it's just the time of year. The few I have seen are very small and thin. Does anyone have any information on this tree? If I find one can it be planted now or should I wait until fall when it cools off? Also, can I transplant the queen palms I planted last spring to a new location? Thanks for any advice. |
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RE: Australian Willow Tree
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| This is a 9-11 zone tree. Isn't Lost Wages, Oh I mean, Las Vegas zone 7-8? Not a good choice of plant unless it is in a protected south or east exposure. Yes the palms can be transplanted, but wait till late fall or winter to get best results. |
RE: Australian Willow Tree
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Thank you so much for your reply. When I first moved here someone told me I was zone 10 and I never bothered to look it up, but I just did and you are so right I am zone 8. Good to know! I just fertilized the queens and cut off all the straw fronds. The main one I want to replace looks so bare now! There are some new fronds about to open so who knows, maybe it will look so great by the time fall comes and I can transplant it that I'll decide to just keep it there. If not I guess I'll use a Weeping Acacia or Willow Acacia. I like the look of both of these trees but the area they will go is not very protected from the wind so I'm worried about the wind damage. Any opinions on either of these two trees. Thanks again, I really appreciate the advice!
Sharon |
RE: Australian Willow Tree
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| Acacia are very 'tuff' trees/shrubs. Wind is a part of SW life although this year is unusual because the winds normally end May 1 or so. |
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