Tag Archives: CNPS

Two Myths of Nativism: Mutually Exclusive Relationships, and Eucalyptus Allelopathy

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

We re-publish with permission (and added emphasis) an article from  MillionTrees.me, a website that fights the unnecessary felling of trees in the Bay Area. The article, a report from someone who attended the February 2018 meeting of the California Native … Continue reading →

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The Myth that Nothing Grows Under Eucalyptus

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Eucalyptus haters are fond of saying “Nothing grows under eucalyptus.” This refers to “allelopathy” of eucalyptus trees – a defense mechanism in some plants that uses chemical means to prevent other plants growing in the same area. This is empirically … Continue reading →

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