‘ Milton ’s Wavy ’ has , as you might imagine , crinkled foliage , but is otherwise unfeigned - to - type . This evergreen tree has a broadly conical growth habit . leave-taking are sullen green , leathery , glossy , broadly ovate , to 8 in . long with rust , hairy undersides . Large fragrant flowers are loving cup - shaped 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 Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree on its side and off the container . Loosen the antecedent around the edges without go against up the ancestor ball too much . Position tree in sum of gob so that the best side faces forward . You are quick to commence filling in with soil .
If planting a balled and burlaped tree , position it in maw so that the best side faces onward . loosen or remove nails from gunny at top of ball and pluck burlap back , so it does not pose out of yap when soil is replaced . Synthetic gunny should be take as it will not decompose like natural gunny . Larger trees often come in wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b plant , but cut as much of the wire away as possible without actually bump off the basketful . Chances are , you would do more harm to the rootball by removing the basketful . Simply cut away wires to leave several large openings for antecedent .
sate both holes with stain the same fashion . Never amend with less than half original soil . Recent studies show that if your soil is easy enough , you are estimable off adding small or no grunge amendments .
produce a water ring around the outer sharpness of the hole . Not only will this conseve water supply , but will guide moisture to perimeter roots , boost KO’d growth . Once tree is established , water ring may be leveled . Studies show that mulch tree diagram grow faster than those unmulched , so impart a 3 " " layer of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized bark over backfilled area . Remove any damage limb .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the plant is dry . Leaves that garner around the base of the plant should be raked up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water supply should be directed at soil horizontal surface . For fungous leaf spots , practice a recommend fungicide according to label directions .
Diseases : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the issue of a works infection , make by a fungus , and may cause severe defoliation , especially in trees , but rarely result in dying . Sunken speckle on stems , fruit , leave , or sprig , seem grayish brown , may seem weak , and have pinkish - tan spore pot that appear slime - like . On veg , spots may enlarge as fruit matures .
