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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
    A.

    This is a tough one.
    Spring is the best time to transplant a Bottlebrush Tree.
    Younger trees do better transplanting then an older tree.

    The tree should be well watered prior to digging up and a root ball taken from the ground that is the diameter of the trunk times 9.
    Adding the soil to the new planting hole layers at a time and tamping down the soil to make sure the roots are covered.

    Water is crucial. Mulch with 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch taking care not to have the mulch touching the bark.
    Tree should be watered with 2 to 3 inches of water and whenever the top 2 to 3 inches of soil dries. Do not overwater and cause the roots to sit in soggy soil.

    You are in a wait and see mode.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 29, 2015
    A.

    Yes, trim off the branch just behind the faded flowers.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    November 21, 2015
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    A.

    According to this PDF (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FR/FR17300.pdf), the bottlebrush is classified as having a "medium-low wind resistance". See page 6 of PDF.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 8, 2016
    A.

    Though you need to prune lighter then many shrubs and trees, you certainly can prune a Bottle Brush Tree.
    Here is a link that will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 25, 2016
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    Bottle Brush are very sensitive to fluctuations in temperatures.
    They also will turn brown if overwatered or if water pools around the trunk.
    They are very susceptible to root rot and if the disease affects the roots, they will not recover.
    Make sure the water drains away from the plant.
    Other reasons for the leaves turning brown are insects and fungus.
    Fungicides can be applied if you suspect a fungus. Inspect the leaves for signs of disease.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 5, 2016
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    The soil may not be draining well enough. Bootle Brush Trees need a well draining planting site. They are not too fussy about soil conditions, as long as their roots do not sit in soil.
    The topsoil may be to dense for the tree, and the fertilizer may have been to rich in nitrogen. This can burn and kill the roots if it was in contact with them in the planting.

    Generally you will not need to fertilize until the 2nd spring after planting.

    Unfortunately this tree may not survive in it's current situation.

    I might dig this tree up and determine the condition of the roots.
    If they are blackened and soft, you can trim away these roots to see if there are remaining healthy roots left.

    You can remove the soil that was heavily mixed with the manure and replace with new soil.

    Then continue the correct watering schedule.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 15, 2016
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    Yes, you can remove the last years flower pods.
    Dead heading the spent flowers in the summer will help keep the shrubs shape.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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