UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Planting Fall Trees By Naomi Klinkenberg UCCE Master Gardener I heard that planting landscape trees in the Fall is best. Why is that? Javier O. Nipomo, CA Fall is an excellent time to plant landscape trees. It's tempting to plant a tree in spring for instant gratification.

Epidendrum Orchid By Pollly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Orchidaceae family, Epidendrum ibaguense (radicans) Planting Zone: USDA 10-11, Sunset 17, 21-24 outside Size: Erect stems are 2-4 feet high; plant can be 3-4 feet in width Bloom season: Almost continuously in warm weather.

Pride of Madeira (Candicans) By Leslie E. Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Planting Areas: Zones 14 to 24 USDA Size: 5 to 6 feet tall and wide Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: Prune off spent flowers after blooming. Cut back in late fall to contain size and encourage fuller growth.

Northern California Walnut Tree By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Juglans hindsii Size of Tree: 3060 feet Bloom description and season: April to May, green catkins Pruning needs: remove dead wood as needed.

Ficus Whitefly In Downtown SLO - Part 2 Dr. David Headrick went back up in the bucket this week to retrieve the 6 cages he put in place on July 27. Here's what transpired I went back up in the bucket to cut and remove the caged limbs.