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| I just dug up 7 GR tree seedlings to share with my garden friends. Do you think it is okay to leave them in water until they are delivered? I figured they would appreciate the hydration and possibly sprout more roots. And, keep me from having to pot them up.... |
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- Posted by wisconsitom 4/5 WI (My Page) on Mon, Jul 30, 12 at 17:17
| Depends entirely on how long they will have to stay that way. Non-aquatic plants don't like being in just water. Nor will that cause any additional root formation. So how long ya talking? +oM |
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- Posted by gardenlady48 z5 IL (My Page) on Mon, Jul 30, 12 at 17:38
| I went ahead and potted them up. I agree with your comment. Thanks |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 31, 12 at 8:25
| simply playing devils advocate ... you do whatever makes you happy .... but .... how did you come to have 7 of them??? does this not suggest that they are free seeding problem trees on some level??? and perhaps they should not be spread to all your friends???? i used to say .... tongue in cheek .. i saved my good plants for my good friends ... and problems plants for those i do not like.. lol ... have fun being generous .... ken |
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| Golden Rain tree in zone 5 is probably not going to become invasive....the winters are just a little too cold for it to be hyper-competitive. It is a little more so in warmer climates. The observation that the seed germinates is not really a criteria for invasive potential. As an urban tree though, if you can grow it, plant it. It's tolerance for drought and urban conditions make it a city tree. |
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- Posted by gardenlady48 z5 IL (My Page) on Tue, Jul 31, 12 at 11:40
| Ken, in my yard, it reseeds in the spring directly under the canopy. I can control them easily. However these 'friends' have all seen this gorgeous tree in full bloom and have asked me for starts. Otherwise I do away with them. |
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| Gardenlady48, Sorry to have to tell you like this, but you are VERY wrong about being able to control the seedlings. Unless you are personally meticulously scouting at least a square mile around your yard, you are not controlling the seedlings from your tree. Koelreuteria paniculata is already a problem in parts of southern Illinois. The further north you are, the less likely your tree is causing environmental damage (at least at present). However, since your tree is surviving AND producing seedlings, the potential for harm is already proven! Whether you should keep your tree or pass on seedlings may be a more complex decision than many would initially think, but you should at least make the decision with the blindfold. Personally, I'd consider one of the non/less-invasive alternatives. |
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