How to tend a Carpinus japonica

Also known as: Carpinus carpinoides Makino, Carpinus carpinoides var. cordifolia (H.J.P.Winkl.) Makino, Carpinus carpinus (Siebold & Zucc.) Sarg., Carpinus distegocarpus Koidz., Carpinus japonica var. cordifolia H.J.P.Winkl., Carpinus japonica var. caudata H.J.P.Winkl., Distegocarpus carpinoides Siebold & Zucc., Distegocarpus carpinus Siebold & Zucc.

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, rotten, diseased leaves and the parts that may affect the good appearance

About this plant

Origin
Europe, China
Category
Betulaceae, Carpinus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, fruiting period August-September
Flower colors
red
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