I have a remnant stand of very very old (300+ years) of E. Vims on a parcel of land on our property down on the Murrumbidgee River at Bumbalong. When I collect seeds from them I get nearly a 100% germination rate and when planted the seedlings grow like weeds so quickly and strong. They are growing very close to the riparian zone of the river and the reason they have survived is because they are on a very old Crown Lease. Some years ago ‘Seeds for Survival’ collected seeds and Greening Australia has also been given seeds by me. I’ve been told the seeds ‘are like gold’. If you are interested in coming to have a look at these beauties, I would be more than happy to show you them
Hi Helen, thanks for your comment. Bumbalong is outside the dieback zone, although I have seen some sick looking trees around Bredbo. I suspect yours are doing well because of their position by the river – Vims tend to like it wet, and permanent water would help them get through dry times. I hope your trees have another 300+ years in them!
January 7, 2015 at 6:16 am
I have a remnant stand of very very old (300+ years) of E. Vims on a parcel of land on our property down on the Murrumbidgee River at Bumbalong. When I collect seeds from them I get nearly a 100% germination rate and when planted the seedlings grow like weeds so quickly and strong. They are growing very close to the riparian zone of the river and the reason they have survived is because they are on a very old Crown Lease. Some years ago ‘Seeds for Survival’ collected seeds and Greening Australia has also been given seeds by me. I’ve been told the seeds ‘are like gold’. If you are interested in coming to have a look at these beauties, I would be more than happy to show you them
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January 8, 2015 at 2:27 am
Hi Helen, thanks for your comment. Bumbalong is outside the dieback zone, although I have seen some sick looking trees around Bredbo. I suspect yours are doing well because of their position by the river – Vims tend to like it wet, and permanent water would help them get through dry times. I hope your trees have another 300+ years in them!
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