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Giant Redwoods

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  • 06-06-2011 4:19pm
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    Get Cracking
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    Any one here know if there are any giant redwood plants for sale anywhere in Ireland,thanks:)


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    planetX
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    I have 2 that I grew from seed - can't remember where I got it, somewhere on the internet...
    I think future forests in cork may have them.


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    thanks ,il get in contact with them.
    how big are yours now?:)


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    Mothman
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    I got some from Future Forests.
    Slow enough to get going, but they putting on more growth in recent years.


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    planetX
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    Get Cracking wrote: »
    thanks ,il get in contact with them.
    how big are yours now?:)

    They're about 1.5m, 4 years after germinating - but are very potbound (waiting for their permanent home!). Didn't come through the big freeze looking too good, but that's probably down to being in pots too.


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    Get Cracking
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    How much for these 1.5 metre plants?:)


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    planetX
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    Get Cracking wrote: »
    How much for these 1.5 metre plants?:)

    I'm planting them tomorrow:D

    Try getting seed if you can't find plants. They're faster than you'd think. Mine would be bigger by now if I'd have potted them on properly.


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    magicbastarder
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    i managed to get a coastal redwood (different species) to germinate from seeds bought from chiltern seeds in the UK. it's a good five years old, about six feet tall, but i suspect that's due to it being very pot bound.


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    Coriolanus
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    How big will these species ultimately grow in the irish climate? I've a little bit of land left to me by my father when he passed, renting out to a farmer at the moment but my plan is to eventually plant a wood for any kids I might have to enjoy.


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    i have dawn and caost redwood seeds,trying to germinate them in a glass with wet tissue,to no avail:mad:
    3 weeks now??


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    slowburner
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    Nevore wrote: »
    How big will these species ultimately grow in the irish climate? I've a little bit of land left to me by my father when he passed, renting out to a farmer at the moment but my plan is to eventually plant a wood for any kids I might have to enjoy.

    There are some fine mature specimens in Powerscourt demesne that are well worth having a look at. I don't know how tall they are but they are BIG.


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    Coriolanus
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    I'll have to take a wander over that way. Only in Blessington myself so it's only down the road. :D


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    iv been there 2 weeks ago,il stick up a few pics.


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    magicbastarder
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    there's one beside russborough house - it was planted on the grave of a racehorse in the mid 19th century. it's to the left of the house as you face it.


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    slowburner
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    there's one beside russborough house - it was planted on the grave of a racehorse in the mid 19th century. it's to the left of the house as you face it.
    that's handy for Blessington.


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    Yi Harr
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    Get Cracking wrote: »
    i have dawn and caost redwood seeds,trying to germinate them in a glass with wet tissue,to no avail:mad:
    3 weeks now??

    Did you buy them or forage for them? If foraged they may need to be chilled in order to break dormancy.

    Have a look here for some general tips. They recommend stratification of the seed. For germination you can try laying the seed on damp compost and covering with a thin layer of either compost or sand.


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    Finally theres one begining to sprout!!!:D


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