Joshua Siskin writes about gardening each week.
I recently received emails regarding two of my favorite trees: camphor and Victorian box. In considering my favorite arboreal species, four characteristics come to mind: a symmetrical, dome-shaped canopy, glossy leaves, an evergreen growth habit, and fragrance. Colorful blooms, while nice, are not sufficient for a tree to hold a place in my heart.
Here, I must declare my preference for trees that are fairly large. They are appropriate for most residential yards but probably too big for some. Yes, I know, large trees are more expensive to maintain than small ones. However, I suppose when I think of these trees, I consider them in their ideal state – that is, how they look growing with lots of room around them, so much room that pruning is infrequently if ever, needed.
This device is recommended where soil compaction is an issue. Even with all the rain we received this winter, if the soil cannot absorb water due to compaction – perhaps brought on by the foot traffic of kids in the schoolyard over the years – it will not penetrate to the roots below. You can find root irrigators online in the $30-$40 dollar range.
From a distance, Victorian box is a standout tree due to its brilliantly beaming sea-green foliage and canopy dome. Alas, it is susceptible to Victorian box decline, a disease whose origin is unknown, but may be attributable to compact soil, too much or too little water, and/or pathogenic fungi. It grows quickly at first, eventually reach 40 feet in height but with a lifespan of only 40 years.
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