How to tend a Celtis laevigata

Also known as: Momisia lamarckii Blume, Sponia laevigata (Willd.) G.Don, Celtis americana Mill., Celtis berlandieri Klotzsch, Celtis laevigata var. anomala Sarg., Celtis laevigata var. apposita Ashe, Celtis laevigata var. brachyphylla Sarg., Celtis laevigata f. microphylla Sarg., Celtis laevigata var. smallii (Beadle) Sarg., Celtis laevigata var. texana (Scheele) Sarg., Celtis mississippiensis Bosc, Celtis smallii Beadle, Celtis texana Scheele, Celtis laevigata var. laevigata

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, 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 and shape excessive branches

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Ulmaceae, Celtis
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April, fruiting period October
Flower colors
Fruit yellow, orange, red brown
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