‘ Gloriosa ’ is a choice cultivar and a darling of long standing ( cultivated since 1860 ) . ‘ Gloriosa ’ bears extremely big efflorescence that bloom at a young age , and big lustrous leaf . This evergreen tree has a generally conical outgrowth habit . leave are dark green , leathery , shiny , broadly ovate , to 8 in . long with rust , hairy undersides . tumid fragrant flowers are cup - mold and creamy white with 9 - 10 petals up to 10 in . across .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
If container - grow , lay the tree on its side and remove the container . Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much . Position Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in center of hole so that the good side face forward . You are quick to begin filling in with soil .
If plant a balled and burlaped tree diagram , position it in hole so that the best side faces forward . Untie or remove nail from burlap at top of musket ball and pull gunny back , so it does not puzzle out of fix when grime is replaced . Synthetic burlap should be removed as it will not break up like natural burlap . Larger trees often come up in conducting wire handbasket . Plant as you would a b&b flora , but cut as much of the wire away as possible without actually slay the basket . hazard are , you would do more damage to the rootball by murder the basket . Simply cut away wires to leave several large opening for roots .
Fill both holes with soil the same way . Never improve with less than half original soil . Recent studies show that if your dirt is loose enough , you are better off adding trivial or no territory amendment .
Create a piss mob around the outer edge of the maw . Not only will this conseve water , but will direct wet to perimeter ancestor , further outer growth . Once tree is establish , water band may be level . study show that mulched trees develop quicker than those unmulched , so add a 3 " " stratum of pinestraw , compost , or pulverized bark over backfilled region . Remove any damaged limb .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leaves when the plant is dry . Leaves that call for around the base of the industrial plant should be rake up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be directed at dirt story . For fungal folio spots , use a recommended fungicide harmonize to label directions .
disease : AnthracnoseAnthracnose is the result of a plant infection , make by a fungus , and may cause severe defoliation , especially in tree , but seldom result in death . Sunken patches on stem , yield , leaves , or branchlet , appear grayish brown , may seem reeking , and have pinkish - sunburn spore masses that come along muck - like . On veg , spot may exposit as fruit matures .
