I am curious as to whether trees continually draw moisture to supply nectar
to their blossoms until full pollination has occurred or whether there is a
pre-set amount according to the seasonal conditions.
 
In this part of Australia Eucalyptus Cosmophylla (Cup Gum) has been
flowering for 4 to 6 weeks.  The early flowers were dry although the bees
visited blossoms for pollen.  Two weeks ago season breaking rains occurred
and Cup Gum blossoms now brim with nectar.
 
Can anybody shed light on whether trees re-supply their blossoms with nectar
daily and whether there is a limitation on the amount of nectar supplied,
given that ground water is available to the root system.
 
Is it a case of the more you take, the more you get?
 
Betty McAdam
HOG BAY APIARY
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
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http://kigateway.eastend.com.au/hogbay/hogbay1.htm
 
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