When it presents itself with red-edged leaves and yellow flowers in spring, the ironwood tree is a feast for the eyes. Spectacular and colorful, a Parrotia persica once again impresses with its autumn leaves. If you still have questions about care in your head, you can find precise answers here for you to read.
How do I properly care for an ironwood tree?
Caring for an ironwood tree includes moderate watering in the bed and regular watering in the container, using organic fertilizer in spring and summer, and pruning after flowering to control dead wood and excessive growth.
How do I water the ironwood tree in the bed and pot?
In the bed, an ironwood tree makes do with the natural rainfall. Additional watering is only necessary in the event of prolonged drought. In the bucket, however, there is a need for regular watering. Always apply soft water to the root disc when the substrate on the surface has dried to a depth of 2 cm. The current thirst is only quenched when the water runs out of the bottom opening.
Should a Parrotia persica be fertilized?
If an ironwood tree does the honors in the bed, it gratefully accepts a 3 cm thick layer of compost in the spring. Add a few handfuls of horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon) to cover the nitrogen requirement. Rake the organic fertilizer lightly into the soil and water again. Repeat this process in June. In August/September, strengthen winter hardiness with a potassium-rich fertilizer, such as Patentkali or comfrey manure.
For a Parrotia persica in a pot, the nutrient supply extends to the administration of liquid fertilizer from spring to autumn every 4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in September so that the shoots mature before winter.
Which incision is recommended?
The ironwood tree does not respond particularly well to pruning. In particular, he doesn't like extensive cutting measures. How to cut the ornamental tree professionally:
- Immediately after the flowering period in March/April, thin out all dead wood
- Cut off shoots that are too long by a maximum of a third
- Avoid cutting into old wood if possible
Please use sharp, clean scissors, as cuts serve as a welcome target for diseases and pests.
Tip
An ironwood tree shows its most beautiful side in a sunny to partially shaded location. Ideally, the soil is fresh to moderately dry and has a slightly acidic pH value of up to a maximum of 7.0. Since the ornamental tree can reach a height and width of up to 10 meters with good care, it should be given enough space to develop.
