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Early SummerOther · Relocated
Moved from hot courtyard to backyard
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Tree facts
- Acquired
- 2023-01-22
- Training started
- 2023-01-23
- Origin
- 2017-04-01
- Last touched
- 2025-07-19
- Container
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- Style
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- Size
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- Exhibition-ready
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Sky Nursery
Current care
Early Summer- Watering
- Water deeply in early morning. Avoid wetting leaves in afternoon sun.
- Fertilization
- Low-nitrogen or potassium-heavy fertilizer to promote lignification.
- Pruning
- Avoid heavy pruning. Tip prune only. Let tree regain energy.
- Wiring
- Do not wire unless necessary. Heat increases cambium sensitivity.
- Defoliation
- Partial defoliation may be done to balance vigor, not full.
- Bud Shoot Management
- Monitor for strong apical dominance; reduce as needed.
- Pests Disease
- Spider mites may become active—maintain humidity and inspect underside of leaves.
- Summer Protection
- Use 30-40% shade cloth to prevent leaf burn.
- Wound Management
- Keep wounds clean and protected from insects.
- Deadwood Carving
- Not recommended in heat due to sap and insect pressure.
- Propagation
- Air layering may begin now and continue into mid-summer.
- Development
- Consolidate spring growth. Avoid stress.
- Display
- Avoid displaying trees under direct sun or in extreme heat.
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