My Saddest fruit tree... (forum)

amanda starts with ...
I wonder if anyone has anything more sad looking than my red grapefruit tree?
With all these pictures of lovely plants I thought I'd be brave and post the 'shocker' that lurks in my garden.... :)
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Time: 21st July 2009 1:50pm

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Ellen says...
The soil look very dry Amanda .

Don't feel bad. Here's my soursop seedling and soursop grafted, and my asparagus , and my Sweet Leaf Bush

At least yours look a lot more promising than mine it have a Fruit hanging on to it :-)
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Time: 21st July 2009 2:47pm

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Ellen says...
oops first 2 pics were uploaded wrong .

Time: 21st July 2009 2:48pm

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HappyEarth says...
That could be one expensive grapefruit ... however, I reckon a prune, compost, mulch and regular does of liquid seaweed will have that tree looking good in no time. Ohhh ... i wouldnt let the tree fruit again until well established.

Ellen, Id be really interested to know if you soursop survive through the winter ... good luck :)

Rich
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Time: 21st July 2009 2:53pm

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Ellen says...
you and me both HappyEarth . :-)

But I am hopeful though, as I saw on Kath's edible fruit tree, she have 1 too, apparently she posted that this fruit tree do shed it leaves during winter . So there is strong HOPE in this fruit tree for me .

all my finger crossed by both hands for this one :-)

Time: 21st July 2009 4:03pm

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amanda says...
Good diagnosis HappyEarth! I have just pruned it - it had a rotten shape to it..and yes - i shouldn't have let it carry that fruit as it was only it's second season...therein lies my lesson ;)
I really just posted it for a bit of a laugh....and to see if anyone else wanted to join in on this cathartic experience.!?

I'm sure there is a 'shocker' lurking in most gardens but they are a bit like the black sheep of the family and don't get 'talked about'..he he.

Time: 21st July 2009 6:54pm

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paula-f says...
I think we all have one of these hiding in amongst our gardens somewhere. This is my poor sad tree, it's only been in the ground since last summer, but I think the winds are just too cold for it.
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Time: 21st July 2009 7:59pm

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amanda says...
Good on you paula-f! although that tree has some distinct pathology going on - is it a mangoe?
The red blotches are telling a story - i just can't remember which one! I would do a deficiency search on google?

BTW: I recently had laboratory soil tests done and it has been the best money I have ever spent on my garden - I would highly recommend it to anyone who invests lots of time and $ on their fruit trees.

Time: 21st July 2009 8:11pm

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paula-f says...
Sorry amanda, I labelled the pic with star-apple, but forgot to add it to my post.
I'll have a search and see if I can come up with anything, otherwise I might try moving it to a new position, or even into a pot.

Time: 21st July 2009 8:24pm

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amanda says...
Good luck Paula-f! Mangoe? - shows how much i know...PS Ellen the dry look is due to (dare i say it..?) glyphosate spray..shhh don't tell anyone.. :)))

(but u can see my weed problem in the background...? I need all the help i can get - and it's good stuff - non residual)

Time: 21st July 2009 9:21pm

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paula-f says...
Had a closer look at it today, and the poor tree is absolutely covered in tiny scale. Will have to get the white oil out tomorrow.

Time: 22nd July 2009 6:06pm

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amanda says...
Hi Paula-f...have u tried the Eco-oil? I used to use white-oil but find this stuff better in that it doesn't burn the plants as easily. You can mix it with other things too (eg: foliar nutrients) which is handy.

Time: 22nd July 2009 6:34pm

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