| Client | City of Mitcham |
| Evaluation by | Mark Winston |
| Position | Manager Horticultural Works |
| Date of Evaluation | 21/02/18 |
| Complied by | Tim Sharpe |
| Site Address | Hawthorn Crescent, Hawthorn SA 5062 |
| Planting Scheme | Street Trees |
| Soil Type | Heavy Clay Loam with a pH of 8=9 |
| Type of Plants |
Claret Ash |
| Issues | Poor quality soil that is very alkaline. No irrigation, has to be hand watered. |
| Consequences |
Less vitality, higher mortality |
| Why use TerraCottem? |
To help make the watering requirements sustainable and as extra insurance to see the trees through the hot periods. |
| TerraCottem Installation Date | July 2017 |
| Installation Method | Blended on site with the backfill soil of each plant. |
| Application Rate | Standard rates |
| Watering Method | Hand watering from a truck |
| Watering Schedule | Once a week, 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? | There is no signs of stress in the trees, and no signs of scorching even though we have experienced days over 40 degrees. Overall they look very healthy, particularly for this tough time of year. |
| Can you make a comparison with a similar application the previous / same season where you didn’t use TerraCottem? | No |