- How is the plant poured correctly?
- Is fertilizer application useful?
- How is the plant cut?
- Do you have to take action against diseases and pests?
- tips and tricks
It can be a true flowering miracle. But if it doesn't receive any care for years and vegetates in front of it, its flowering will decrease and it won't look very attractive. What is necessary to keep the Japanese cherry tree alive and well?
How is the plant poured correctly?
The Japanese cherry tree likes neither dryness nor waterlogging. Wet soil promotes diseases, among other things, and soil that is too dry causes the flowers to fall off prematurely, for example. Ideally, the underlying substrate is evenly moist.
More information:
- Lime-free and calcareous water is tolerated
- A layer of mulch prevents the soil from drying out too quickly
- ensure good drainage
- water only when the top layer of soil has dried
- pour over several days, not liters in one day
Is fertilizer application useful?
If the Japanese ornamental cherry was placed in a nutrient-rich substrate when planting, fertilizer is not absolutely necessary. Before and during the flowering period, it can be supplied with phosphorus to stimulate flowering. But as a rule, German soils are extremely rich in phosphorus. On top of that, a dose of lime is worthwhile every two to three years.
How is the plant cut?
The Japanese ornamental cherry is thinned out immediately after its flowering period. The branches are removed up to the base. Further cutting should be avoided. This plant should not be cut, especially in autumn, as the risk of frost damage is then too great.
Do you have to take action against diseases and pests?
Normally, the Japanese ornamental cherry is robust and resistant to diseases and pests. But under unfavorable site conditions and with bad luck, it is attacked by the winter moth. He eats the leaves bare and can be tackled with glue traps on the trunk. Furthermore, Monilia peak drought and shotgun disease sometimes occur. In both cases, the affected parts should be removed.
tips and tricks
When controlling diseases and pests, the use of fungicides, pesticides, etc. is not recommended. The plant itself and the environment will thank you.