The cultivar ‘ David Kirchoff ’ will produce a dense Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree with a more tiny than typical leaf . This evergreen tree has a generally conical growth habit . farewell are dark dark-green , coriaceous , glossy , loosely ovate , to 8 inches long with rusty , hairy bottom . Large fragrant flowers are cup - regulate and creamy white with 9 to 10 petals up to 10 inches across .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
If container - grown , lay the tree on its side and get rid of the container . Loosen the root around the edges without break up the root ball too much . place tree in center of hole so that the best side face fore . You are quick to commence filling in with soil .
If planting a balled and burlaped tree , lay it in maw so that the best side face forward . Untie or take away nail from burlap at top of testis and pull burlap back , so it does not stick to out of golf hole when soil is replaced . synthetical burlap should be bump off as it will not decompose like natural burlap . Larger trees often come in wire baskets . Plant as you would a b&b works , but cut as much of the wire away as possible without actually removing the basket . Chances are , you would do more damage to the rootball by off the handbasket . Simply cut away wires to will several enceinte opening for roots .
satisfy both holes with land the same way of life . Never amend with less than half original soil . Recent studies show that if your soil is loose enough , you are undecomposed off adding little or no filth amendments .
make a water ring around the outer bound of the hole . Not only will this conseve water , but will direct wet to perimeter ancestor , encouraging outer growth . Once tree is established , water ring may be level . discipline show that mulched trees mature faster than those unmulched , so sum a 3 " " level of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized barque over backfilled arena . Remove any damaged limb .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leaves when the plant is wry . Leaves that garner around the base of the plant should be raked up and dispose of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be directed at soil level . For fungal leaf spots , practice a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
Diseases : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the result of a plant contagion , due to a fungus , and may cause knockout defoliation , especially in Tree , but rarely results in death . Sunken patch on root word , fruit , leaves , or sprig , appear grayish brown , may appear watery , and have pinkish - tan spore masses that come out goop - same . On vegetables , patch may enlarge as fruit matures .
