1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought