Live In Mt Lofty Ranges. My Lily-of-the-Valley Tree Is Struggling To Survive. I Have Nursed It Thru Summer And It Looks Healthy Bu

Question

t is so slow growing. Have mulched, composted and fed osmacote. Nothing seems to really “kick in” Have not sent photo as perplexed how to do it

Answer 1

It is a very small tree to begin with. Less than an average human, in height. Feeding is, actually, detrimental to the health of the tree. They thrive in areas that lack nutrients, and will do poorly if overfed.

Here is an article to help with their care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/elaeocarpus/lily-of-the-valley-tree-info.htm