Jambu and Amberalla trees (forum)

Sonali starts with ...
Im really keen to try these plants out in my new back yard. its clay soil. Any tips would be much appreciated. Would I be able to get grafted smaller trees of these two plants? I have a relatively small back yard and 8 -12m is too big...

Time: 5th January 2009 11:00am

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Anonymous says...
From my own experience, You may try jambu in a spot and cover up and under shelter in winter but amberalla is a true tropical.

Time: 6th January 2009 6:53am

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Damian says...
I am in south east melbourne and red wax jambu survived very well in winter. all growth ceased but grows vigously again at the end of spring, around nov, just make sure they don't get too much winter rain. also i found them very sensitive to fertilizers, even fish emulsion, leaves dry up and drop even using recycled water from my pond which would be nutrient rich with nitrates. best to water with fresh water in hot season only.

Time: 6th January 2009 9:18am

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vanl says...
Wax Jambu is very tough despite what it says in the literature. I have tried it uncovered in SA and they still thrive and fruit. Lots of mulch and remember to plant into a mould rather than digging into your clay soil.

I haven't been sucessful with amberella though.

Cheers.

Time: 6th January 2009 9:25am

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Sonali says...
Thankyou everyone.,

Ill definetly gove the Jambu a go...vanl excuse my ignorance but what did you mean by "plant it in a mould"?

thanks again..
ps: any suggestions as to when would be a good time to plant ??

Time: 10th January 2009 3:54pm

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SlickMick says...
I think he means to plant into a mound to ensure drainage

Time: 10th January 2009 4:44pm

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