- Watering
- Daily watering may be needed in heat; ensure drainage.
- Fertilization
- Switch to lower nitrogen mix.
- Pruning
- Light tip pruning if growth is excessive.
- Wiring
- Remove wires that are biting in.
- Bud Shoot Management
- Trim to two pairs of leaves per shoot if refinement desired.
- Pests Disease
- High risk of fungal issues—ensure airflow.
- Summer Protection
- Provide afternoon shade to avoid stress.
- Propagation
- Take semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Development
- Focus on ramification.