2012-02-08T21:22:22Z http://treeandspace.org/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:www.treeandspace.org,2009-01-09:1694865 Mark 2009-01-09T21:24:57Z 2009-01-09T21:24:57Z True. It's also challenging to get a sapling to establish itself in situations where there is little water. Your efforts are splendid. tag:www.treeandspace.org,2009-01-09:1692710 treeplanter1 2009-01-09T09:22:36Z 2009-01-09T09:22:36Z 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?<br> tag:www.treeandspace.org,2009-01-08:1691053 Mark 2009-01-08T22:26:56Z 2009-01-08T22:26:56Z 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. tag:www.treeandspace.org,2008-03-23:913197 Amy 2008-03-23T17:29:11Z 2008-03-23T17:29:11Z :)