1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt