1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs more water during establishment
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
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction