platycarya
Platycarya strobilacea
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
Yellowish Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Platycarya strobilacea, water deeply once every 7-10 days during the summer months. Water once every 10-14 days during the cooler months. The soil should remain uniformly moist, but not soggy.
sunlight
Platycarya strobilacea enjoys a consistent amount of year-round sunlight, ideally between 4-6 hours per day. It does best when planted in somewhere bright but not exposed to direct sunlight. In summer, Platycarya prefers a spot that has some shade during the hottest part of the day. In winter, when days are shorter, Platycarya should still receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
pruning
Pruning for Platycarya (Platycarya strobilacea) should be done in the summer, after the flowers have faded. Prune by selectively removing some of the lower branches and stems, shaping the tree and removing any dead or unhealthy growth. Begin pruning when the tree is young, and minimal pruning should be done on older trees. Be aware that Platycarya responds well to pruning, and heavy pruning will encourage dense foliage at the expense of flowering.
