Chinese water-pine
Glyptostrobus pensilis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 11
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese water-pine (Glyptostrobus pensilis) should be watered weekly during the summer months, with water that has been allowed to sit overnight to lower the temperature. It should be watered to a depth of 2-3 inches and be sure the soil is moist, but not muddy. In the colder months, watering can be reduced to every 2 weeks or so, but the soil should still be kept moist. If you notice the soil becoming dry before this allotted time, it would be best to water more frequently.
sunlight
Chinese water-pines typically need full sun or light shade (3-4 hours of sunlight per day). Make sure to place them in an area that is not too hot, as they are native to subtropical and temperate climates and may suffer from heat stress in more extreme temperatures. Avoid placing them in direct, midday sun as it may cause the foliage to burn. Chinese water-pines prefer morning sun with afternoon shade.
pruning
Chinese water-pine should be pruned twice a year in late spring and late summer. To encourage dense foliage, light pruning should be done in late spring, removing up to 1/3 of the current year's growth. In late summer, dead, damaged or crossed branches can be removed. Pruning should never be done to more than 1-third of the tree's overall canopy, as this can cause permanent damage. For aesthetic purposes, some selective thinning can also be done, removing branches to create an open, vase-shape canopy.
