New Tree Site and Plaque Placing
I moved the plaque back to the former temporary tree site, the neighboring eucalyptus sapling. This tree is thriving without any help from me. I DID NOT PLANT THIS EUCALYPTUS tree. It was just there. I have made my peace with the Eucalypts on the hill top. I know that they are not indigenous and problematic. But, it was there. And it survives unlike everything I plant. I am not interfering with their process or sacrifice another tree at this time. I have come to realize that this is more about place than planting trees.
 Eucalyptus sapling |
It is great that you've planted another tree, however, Eucalyptus isn't a species that is native to California. The Eucalyptus grows really fast, but as it grows leaves, twigs, and lots of dry bark accumulate under them. The Eucalyptus is a natural wildfire starter. Some native species for you to consider are: Piute Cypress, California Sycamore, or Incense Cedar.
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I didn't plant the Eucalyptus. I would never plant one. They potential contributed to the deaths of all the trees I've planted on this hill so far. I am well aware of how problematic they are. I have hated them for the past few months now. But, I moved the plaque to the Eucalyptus sapling that was already there and growing well. It has been flourishing right next to all the trees I plant that are dying. So, I have made my peace by excepting it as the tree for this project at this time. I seem to have no luck planting native species such as the live oak I planted a few months ago up there. It's just too hard to get enough water up the hill often enough. At this point, I may have to accept that what is non-native is surviving and may have a right to survive there. Telling about our culture, no?
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True. It's also challenging to get a sapling to establish itself in situations where there is little water. Your efforts are splendid.
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