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What shrubs/trees can grow out of cracked boulders?

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90 starts with ... Hi, I've always admired how beautiful trees that grow out of cracked rocks/boulders are and am hoping that there's an appropriate edible shrub/dwarf tree that i could grow out of one in my garden. Does anyone know which plants might be suitable or have any experience with such a planting? I live in a warm temperate area (but with harsh frosts) in northeastern Victoria. Look forward to hearing from you :) Camille	About the Author 90 BENALLA,3672,VIC 26th August 2015 2:07pm #UserID: 8239 Posts: 15 View All 90's Edible Fruit Trees
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sternus1 says... pomegranate or fig.	About the Author sternus1 Australia 26th August 2015 2:36pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees
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90 says... Hi sternus1, Thanks so much for your quick response :) I have a pomegranate that's about 40cm tall atm but am guessing that i would rather have to grow it from seed to a young seedling. Any thoughts? Camille	About the Author 90 BENALLA,3672,VIC 26th August 2015 4:13pm #UserID: 8239 Posts: 15 View All 90's Edible Fruit Trees
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sternus1 says... I'm quite confused by this post. In any case if you plant the tree in the crack at 40cm it will be fine.	About the Author sternus1 Australia 26th August 2015 5:01pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees
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Markmelb says... Go for a Capers bush - they love it tough - put some good soil/compost into that crack as deep as you can get it - also that pomegranate and fig would too.	About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 26th August 2015 5:27pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees
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denise1 says... I have seen cedar bay cherry plants growing out of cracks in or between coral rocks. Also the capers as mentioned above.	About the Author denise1 auckland NZ 27th August 2015 6:22am #UserID: 6832 Posts: 688 View All denise1's Edible Fruit Trees
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jakfruit etiquette says... Many different kinds, but probably Ficus species have some of the most power to push the crack open, find real soil and send roots over the boulder, to turn into a real tree.	About the Author jakfruit etiquette vic 27th August 2015 8:43am #UserID: 5133 Posts: 915 View All jakfruit etiquette's Edible Fruit Trees
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90 says... Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all your input. I had totally forgotten about capers! I once saw a documentary where they were growing in stone walls, perhaps in Israel. Capers need to be in absolute full sun don't they? The spot I'm thinking of gets a little shaded in winter. Do you think persimmon could be a possibility? Really appreciate your help :) Camille	About the Author 90 BENALLA,3672,VIC 27th August 2015 4:27pm #UserID: 8239 Posts: 15 View All 90's Edible Fruit Trees
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Markmelb says... Dont worry as Capers are Deciduous to Semi Deciduous depending on how cold it gets and a little bit of shade wont be an issue as long as it gets sun in summer	About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 27th August 2015 4:32pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees
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90 says... Ah, great one MarkMelb. They're on the shortlist! I just saw on your profile that you grow topical fruit in Melbourne. A curry leaf tree, and a half hearted go at galangal turmeric and Chinese keys are the bravest I've been so far. Have you tried dragon fruit at all? I love how showy and its one of the few tropical fruits that I can eat, so have been contemplating giving it a bash.	About the Author 90 BENALLA,3672,VIC 27th August 2015 4:37pm #UserID: 8239 Posts: 15 View All 90's Edible Fruit Trees
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Markmelb says... if you go on my edibles I think the dragon fruit pics are there or in a forum area under DF if you search - had a flower but was too late to set fruit coming into winter - have seen dragon fruit growing in Melb near me with fruit on them.	About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 27th August 2015 4:46pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees
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90 says... Thanks, will have a look	About the Author 90 BENALLA,3672,VIC 27th August 2015 4:54pm #UserID: 8239 Posts: 15 View All 90's Edible Fruit Trees
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90 starts with ...
Hi,

I've always admired how beautiful trees that grow out of cracked rocks/boulders are and am hoping that there's an appropriate edible shrub/dwarf tree that i could grow out of one in my garden. Does anyone know which plants might be suitable or have any experience with such a planting? I live in a warm temperate area (but with harsh frosts) in northeastern Victoria.

Look forward to hearing from you :)

Camille

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sternus1 says...
pomegranate or fig.

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90 says...
Hi sternus1,

Thanks so much for your quick response :) I have a pomegranate that's about 40cm tall atm but am guessing that i would rather have to grow it from seed to a young seedling. Any thoughts?

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sternus1 says...
I'm quite confused by this post. In any case if you plant the tree in the crack at 40cm it will be fine.

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Markmelb says...
Go for a Capers bush - they love it tough - put some good soil/compost into that crack as deep as you can get it - also that pomegranate and fig would too.

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denise1 says...
I have seen cedar bay cherry plants growing out of cracks in or between coral rocks. Also the capers as mentioned above.

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Many different kinds, but probably Ficus species have some of the most power to push the crack open, find real soil and send roots over the boulder, to turn into a real tree.

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90 says...
Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for all your input. I had totally forgotten about capers! I once saw a documentary where they were growing in stone walls, perhaps in Israel. Capers need to be in absolute full sun don't they? The spot I'm thinking of gets a little shaded in winter.

Do you think persimmon could be a possibility?

Really appreciate your help :)

Camille

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Markmelb says...
Dont worry as Capers are Deciduous to Semi Deciduous depending on how cold it gets and a little bit of shade wont be an issue as long as it gets sun in summer

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Ah, great one MarkMelb. They're on the shortlist!
I just saw on your profile that you grow topical fruit in Melbourne. A curry leaf tree, and a half hearted go at galangal turmeric and Chinese keys are the bravest I've been so far. Have you tried dragon fruit at all? I love how showy and its one of the few tropical fruits that I can eat, so have been contemplating giving it a bash.

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Markmelb says...
if you go on my edibles I think the dragon fruit pics are there or in a forum area under DF if you search - had a flower but was too late to set fruit coming into winter - have seen dragon fruit growing in Melb near me with fruit on them.

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90 says...
Thanks, will have a look

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