The silk tree, which can also be found commercially as a sleeping tree or silk acacia, can be grown both outdoors and in a bucket. When is the best time to plant out, how do you plant the silk acacia correctly and how does the care in the garden look like?

A silk tree in the garden is a very special piece of jewelry

The best time to plant a silk tree

You must not plant the silk tree in the garden too late in the year. It is best to place it outdoors in spring from May or early summer. Night frosts or strong temperature fluctuations should no longer occur.

The right location

The silk tree needs as bright a location as possible, otherwise it will quickly lose its leaves. The site should also be sheltered from the wind. A spot that doesn't get too cold, even in winter, is ideal. If necessary, the silk tree can also cope with slightly shady locations.

The soil must be loose. The silk acacia does not tolerate loamy substrate.

How to properly plant the silk tree

Dig a hole at least twice the width and depth of the root ball. Enrich the soil with mature compost and provide drainage if necessary.

Insert the silk tree and press the soil well.

Water the soil thoroughly. In the first few years, the sleeping tree cannot take care of itself. You must therefore water it regularly and also provide it with additional nutrients. It is better to water more frequently, but with less water.

Protect from frost in the first few years

Since the silk tree is not yet hardy at first, you must protect it from frost in the first few years in winter.

Lay a blanket of mulch on the ground. Suitable materials are

  • leaves
  • grass clippings
  • brushwood
  • straw

Even older trees can only tolerate temperatures down to minus 15 degrees for a short time. If the winter is very cold, cover the sleeping tree with garden fleece, jute or brushwood.

tips

Since the silk tree is not hardy at first, you should first grow it in a bucket. After a few years, you can then easily plant it outdoors.

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