1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 15-10-9 NPK, Fertilize in early spring, light feeding and water solubles
slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Borers
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Frost, Pollution, Salt