Scottish Bonsai Association A to Z of Bonsai Terms

Bonsai Care For Enkianthus (Enkianthus) (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Enkianthus (Enkianthus) - (Tree Type (Outdoors))    ENKIANTHUS (ENKIANTHUS) - Native to East Asia and Himalayas. There are 2 main varieties : Campanulatus : Upright form with red branches and eliptical, ACUTE, dentate LEAVES which are green on top and red underneath. Perrulatus : Eliptical, acute, oval leaves which are bright green on top and with long veins underneath. They bear hanging, white, FLOWERS>UMBELLATE FLOWERS in April/May before leaves form. STYLE : Suitable for most styles with exception of formal upright, cascade, broom. WARNING : Do not spray the tree when in flower. Care Info ENKIANTHUS (ENKIANTHUS) - REPOT : Every 1-2 years in arly spring. Prune ROOTS by one third. SOIL : Requires cool soil rich in humus : forest soil. Cannot tolerate liME but thrives on LEAF MOULD. PRUNE : Prune longer branches in September. Prune sub branches at summers end after flower heads have withered and before new SHOOTS harden. PINCH : No specific requirement. WATER : Water well in summer but slacken off in autumn/winter. FEED : Feed with slow acting organic fertilizer in spring/summer. Liquid fertilizer is best when tree in flower. WARNING : Do not spray the tree when in flower. Thanks to - Wikipedia for use of the image Go To Bonsai A to Z

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