A Warm Greeting to Lake Helen Residents on Arbor Day! 🌱
Thank you for adopting Persimmon, Pomegranate Wonderful, Dwarf Cavendish Banana, Fig Celeste, Yaupon Holly and Elderberry plants! These selections will bring beauty, sustainability, and productivity to your gardens. Below, you'll find planting tips and care instructions to ensure they thrive.
Persimmon
- Planting: Choose well-drained soil and full sun. Dig a hole twice the root ball width.
- Soil: Sandy loam with organic matter.
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Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in spring.
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Pomegranate Wonderful
- Planting: Full sun, with good drainage. Space 10-15 feet apart.
- Soil: Prefers sandy or loamy soils.
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Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and fall.
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Dwarf Cavendish Banana
- Planting: Full sun, with shelter from wind. Use a large planting hole.
- Soil: Rich, well-drained with compost.
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Fertilization: High nitrogen fertilizer monthly during growing season.
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Fig Celeste
- Planting: Full sun and good drainage. Plant in a hole as deep as the root ball.
- Soil: Sandy loam or rich soil with good organic content.
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Fertilization: Light applications of balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
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Elderberry
- Planting: Full to partial sun. Moist, well-drained soil. Space 6-10 feet apart.
- Soil: Tolerant of various soil types but prefers loamy, fertile soil.
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Fertilization: Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring.
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Yaupon Holly:
- Planting: Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. Place the plant and backfill with soil, firming it gently.
- Soil: Adapts to various soil types but prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in spring for optimal growth. Water deeply after planting and regularly until established.
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