To da Sorce - progress report

Anthony

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Good Day @ Sorce,
Mr.Sorce,

just thought I would let you know,

[1] Our 3.5 inch seagrape is back at 40 leaves in July, going to try for 80.

[2] The optimum soil mix for us is either 5 to 3 mm silica based gravel with aged compost.

Or Lecca type [ hydroponic expanded fired clay pebbles ] in our case they are hand rolled
and more around 8 mm, though you can get Lecca at 3 to 5mm, plus aged compost.
This follows the Ball Bearing principle expressed in the late 70's.

Have taken steps to see about mass production of the spheres.

The 3 mm glass spheres available commercially with aged compost also work well.

[3 ] The Fustic [ call it Tropical Zelkova ] continues to densify and now we will add on some of
Sifu's information from the juniper.

[4] The grow pot from Scotland, produced an unusually dense of branch and leaf, Tamarind.
Even in it's more shallow pot, it holds the density.
Worth looking into more closely.

Images will follow later, but presently changing galvanised pipes on K's house [ built in the 1950's]
and trying not alter the finish from back then.
Until later.
Good Day
Anthony
 

sorce

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unusually dense of branch and leaf,

I think I may have the same thing going for a tree....I will tag you in the post so you can see the thread.

I wholly appreciate your gift offer, but I must accept the offer as the gift.
Not at all because I don't trust you!
But because I can't ask you to ship me something.
And because my little baskets are working quite well.
And, I can't go getting addicted to things I can't afford!

Though the baskets do need a redesign now that I have different space.

Sorce
 

Anthony

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@Lobaeux,

seeds or take the time and look for small seedlings, say under 3".
They handle wire cuts well and can also airlayer.

Look for those that look unusual, you might find a naturally heavily branching little one. We only defoliate if we have to, which is
once a year.
Easy to grow, loves sun and has a fibrous root system.

Start with small ones, ground growing for a year [ on our side ] can pack on 2 to 3 inches of trunk from say 1/4 of an inch.
A 15 inch tall Seagrape is plenty to handle.
So no need for a big tree.
Plus you get to place the branches where you want them and no need for large cuts.
Best of searching.
Good Day
Anthony
 

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Thanks Anthony! It's illegal to collect the Seagrape at the beach here, so I'll have to find a friend who has some in their backyard or purchase one.
 

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Thanks Anthony! It's illegal to collect the Seagrape at the beach here, so I'll have to find a friend who has some in their backyard or purchase one.

Man they are in the old landscapes down there by the dozen.
I have seen them everywhere. Just look around; you will find
plenty of them that you can gather seed/buy/collect from.
 
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