Client | City of Campbelltown |
Evaluation by | Henry Haavisto |
Position | Tree Management Officer |
Date of Evaluation | 20/02/18 |
Complied by | Tim Sharpe |
Site Address | Weymouth Street, Campbelltown SA 5074 |
Planting Scheme | Street Trees |
Soil Type | Loamy Clay |
Type of Plants |
Brachychiton |
Issues |
Old roses had been removed from the site so there was a risk of rose sickness |
Consequences |
Poor quality, impoverished soil. |
Why use TerraCottem? |
It was a high profile site, so needed the extra insurance that TerraCottem offers. TerraCottem gives us that extra buffer if |
TerraCottem Installation Date | June 2015 |
Installation Method | Per plant. Blended with the backfill soil when planting |
Application Rate | Standard rate |
Watering Method | Hand watering from a truck |
Watering Schedule | Once per fortnight for the 1st year. Some watering during hot periods in the 2nd year. 40 litres per plant. |
Did you achieve your goal with TerraCottem? | Yes |
Did you also plant trees/shrubs without TerraCottem (a control)? | No |
What were the results of your work with TC on this site? How would you describe the plants/turf? | Looking very healthy with minimal signs of stress. |
Can you make a comparison with a similar application the previous / same season where you didn’t use TerraCottem? | No |