Characteristics
Deciduous tree. Appreciated for its autumnal red-yellow colours, its flowering and its smooth bark which flakes off.
Location
In the exterior exposed to the sun during the whole year. Protect against frost.
Watering
Abundant in summer and moderated in winter.
Fertilization
From spring to mid-autumn with organic fertilizer or liquid NUTRIBONSAI from MISTRAL, applied every two weeks through irrigation water.
Re-potting
Every two years at the beginning of budding.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or mixed with a 20% of volcanic earth.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
At the end of winter, just before the spring sprouting.
Pinching
In late spring, trim new growth to two or three leaves. Flowers will appear on the new shoots, so trim again in autumn after flowering.
Wiring
Throughout the year, but better in spring according to the climate.
Curiosities
The Japanese name of this plant Sarusuberi, means “where the monkey slips” because of the smoothness of its bark. We can find different varieties with different colours of flowers from pale pink to different shades of white.