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PostPosted: Jan 21st, '12, 22:52 
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Sorry not related to AP but we have a mandarin tree located in the corner of our yard with a vegie patch around it, I remember reading somewhere that planting around citrus can be difficult or certain steps need to be taken to ensure healthy growth of nearby plants...is this true?

If so, could we box up a section around the tree, theoretically making the grow area for surrounding plants a bit higher above the root system of the tree? Does that make sense?..


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I think you'll find the roots will grow up into the soil of the raised beds, roots will grow quickly into any area where there's water and nutrient available.

Hadn't heard about problems with plants near citrus before.. :dontknow:


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Cheers EB...hmmm, ok could have been just a story, thought someone may have heard something similar


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Citrus are shallow rooted and that is why you don't exactly plant under them. If you build the soil up, I would suggest that you plant long term plants like mint or herbs rather than annuals, also depends how much water you want to give the tree.


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PostPosted: Jan 23rd, '12, 19:35 
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What about weed mat under the planter boxes? Or even carpet?


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Try this
Dog Bane is said to deter dogs and cats. A companion plant for fruit trees, particularly citrus. This compact plant has fleshy, aromatic leaves with tubular lavender flowers occurring in the late spring. Dog Bane is native to South Africa and prefers rich, moist well drained soils in a protected, partially shaded position. Drought and frost tender. An annual or perennial plant, growing to 0.5m x 0.5m.

Ive got some under my citrus its easy to grow from cuttings


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I had a similar problem, Had a lemon in a half wind barrel. One year i decided garlic around the endge of the barrel would be a good idea. The lemon sooked for 6 months. Two weeks after i harvested the garlic the lemon shot out new shoots and flowers.. I have decided it was just a big baby. didn't want to share his barrel.


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Be careful how high you build it up though as citrus are particularly prone to collar rot.


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