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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Enkianthus (Enkianthus).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Enkianthus (Enkianthus) Enkianthus (Enkianthus)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) 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, 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 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.

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