Nigel's Edible Backyard

Joined: 26/11/08 Updated: 14/08/09 Frost: None
Location: Birkenhead, SA, AU

About My Edible Backyard

Black Sapote - Bernicker (Grafted) ^4/10

Comments: -

Tree was growing well until branch on one side died. Now tree is unbalanced but healthy (same thing happened to other sapote)

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure and fruit tree pellets

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

How can we promote growth on one side to help balance tree?

Black Sapote - Superb (Grafted) ^4/10

Comments: -

Tree was growing well until the branch on one side died and now tree is healthy but lop sided with a branch on one side of tree only

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure and fruit tree pellets

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

What is the best way to promote growth on side which has no branches to help balance tree?

Blueberry - Sharpblue ^2/10

Comments: -

Unusual and extreme heatwave last year caused stress on plant. Even after moving into shaded protected area and lots of TLC, blueberry still died.