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24.07.2024
- Japanese Pagoda Tree Origin
- Japanese Pagoda Tree Care and Location
- Cutting Japanese pagoda tree
- Watering the Japanese Pagoda Tree
- Fertilizing Japanese Pagoda Tree
Origin of the Japanese pagoda tree
The Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), also known as Japanese string of pearls or honey tree, is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of 15 to 20 m and belongs to the legume family. It is native to East Asia and was planted in China, Japan and Korea centuries ago. It was only introduced to Europe and North America in the 19th century.
It blooms in late summer with delicate white or pink flowers that grow on dense panicles. The leaves are alternately arranged and elliptical in shape. In autumn the leaves turn yellow and fall off.
The fruits are elongated pods that ripen in autumn and contain the seeds.
The Japanese pagoda tree is easy to care for and robust and is well suited as a street tree or as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens.
The fruit shell of the pagoda tree is highly poisonous and can be fatal if consumed in large quantities. Other parts of the tree, such as the bark and the seeds, contain toxins. The flowers, however, are edible and are used in Chinese cuisine.
Care and location of the pagoda tree
The pagoda tree prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. However, it is also successful in other types of soil and is resistant to pests and diseases. In areas with hot and dry summers, it should be planted in areas with partial shade, as it does not tolerate completely dry soil well.
Pruning measures for the cord tree
The pagoda tree does not usually require regular pruning as it grows slowly and has a distinct growth habit. However, if it is to be shaped into a certain form, spring is the best time to do it. Only the most necessary branches should be removed and the natural shape of the tree should be respected. Old and diseased branches as well as those that grow into the interior of the tree should be removed. In the first few years after planting, radical pruning should be avoided as the pagoda tree initially has a slow growth rate and it takes a long time to recover from radical pruning.
Watering the pagoda tree
The pagoda tree is a very undemanding tree and has medium water requirements. It prefers well-drained and nutrient-rich soils that are not too dry. It can thrive in areas with low rainfall and dry soils and can tolerate short dry periods. However, during the growing season the pagoda tree should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Conventional watering with a hose can result in too much water landing on the ground at once and then evaporating or seeping into the soil before it reaches the roots.
With tree bath watering bags watering is more efficient and time and water are saved. The watering bags release water continuously into the soil through two holes over several hours. The drip irrigation achieves even moisture; the flat-lying roots can absorb the water better. The watering bag also covers the surface of the soil and thus prevents moisture from evaporating. The capacity of the tree bath watering bags is 75 to 100 liters and is sufficient to supply a Japanese pagoda tree. Attaching and filling the water bags for the pagoda tree is simple and straightforward. The bag is placed around the tree trunk like a jacket and closed with the zipper. In the next step, fill the bag with enough water that after further alignment there are no more wrinkles in the lower area and then let it fill up.
Fertilizing Japanese pagoda tree
String trees usually do not require additional fertilizationThey are easy-care plants and can thrive in most soils. However, if the soil is particularly poor in nutrients, organic fertilizer such as compost or manure can be applied to the soil in spring and lightly worked in. If string trees are planted near the coast or in saline soils, applications of fertilizer may be necessary and a soil analysis is advisable.
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