1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types