Extremely hardy evergreen plant shrub that have its colour twelvemonth round . Dwarf form which grows 2 to 3 foot high by 3 to 4 1/2 metrical foot extensive . Leaves are ordered series like , foliage is in sprays with blanched streak . courteous foundation plant against large bare walls or useful in aggregative planting . Tolerates raging , dry locations . small upkeep need when establish .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Carefully get rid of shrub from container and gently freestanding roots . Position in pith of maw , best side face forward . sate in with original soil or an amended variety if require as described above . For heavy bush , make a urine well . Finish by mulching and watering well .
If the plant is ball - and - burlapped , remove fasteners and fold back the top of lifelike burlap , tuck it down into hole , after you ’ve position bush . check that that all gunny is sink so that it wo n’t wick urine off from rootball during hot , dry periods . If synthetic burlap , remove if potential . If not potential , disregard away or make slit to leave for antecedent to evolve into the new dirt . For larger shrubs , progress a water well . Finish by mulching and watering well .
If shrub is bare - ancestor , look for a discoloration somewhere near the groundwork ; this mark is likely where the land pedigree was . If grunge is too sandlike or too clayey , add organic issue . This will aid with both drainage and water holding capacity . Fill soil , firming just enough to support bush . Finish by mulching and watering well .
Problems
Prevention and Control : keep weeds down , sentinel private plant and remove caterpillars , give labeled insecticide such as soaps and oils , take vantage of rude enemies such as parasitical wasps in the garden and practice Bacillus thuringiensis ( biological war ) for some caterpillar species . Pest : Leaf MinersLeaf Mineris actually a term that applies to various larvae ( of moths , beetle , and flies ) that tunnel between upper and lower foliage surface , leaving a typical , squiggly normal . A distaff grownup can put down several hundred orchis inside the leaf which hatching and give climb to miners . Leaf mineworker attack ornamentals and veg .
Prevention and Control : Keep weeds down and scout private flora for tell - fib squiggles . Pick and destruct these leaves and take advantage of born enemies such as parasitic wasps . Know the Growing Degree Days ( GDD ) * for your expanse to target insecticide spraying when most beneficial for controlling the specific foliage miner . Seek a professional testimonial and come after all label procedures to a tee . * GDD numbers should be available from your local Cooperative Extension office .
