Chinese Fringe Tree for Sale - Buying & Growing Guide

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on September 16, 2022

Planting instructions

Fortunately, the Chinese Fringe Tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils. At times, it can even survive in sand or heavier clay soils, as long as the soil is at least slightly acidic. Likewise, the Chinese Fringe Tree also grows when it receives anywhere from four to eight hours of light per day. To plant this tree, dig a hole that is as deep as the root ball is tall and about double the width of the root ball or more.

Watering and nutrients

The Chinese Fringe Tree needs a regular supply of water throughout its life. During the first few years of establishment, you should water this plant multiple times per week to keep the soil consistently moist. After the tree is established, you can water it about once per week unless there is a significant heatwave or drought. To feed this plant sufficiently, all you’ll need to do is apply a well-balanced fertilizer once per year during early spring.

Pollination

Chinese Fringe Trees can be either male or female, and you’ll need one of each if you are interested in pollination. Typically, this species relies on flying insects to carry the pollen from a male tree to the flowers of a female one. After pollination is successful, the female Chinese Fringe Tree will develop a set of vibrant, dark blue fruits that can serve as a reliable food source for wildlife and are quite attractive as well.

Pruning

The pruning needs of a Chinese Fringe Tree are not very high but performing some regular pruning can improve the health and structure of this tree. It’s best to prune in winter, at which time you should focus on removing any dead, damaged or diseased limbs. You may also use your pruning to decide the overall growth habit the plant will adopt. For example, some gardeners choose to remove the lower limbs of this tree to ensure that it grows with a single main stem rather than in a multi-stemmed habit.

Pests and diseases

Overall, the Chinese Fringe Tree does not often encounter many issues with pests, diseases and animals. This resistance makes this plant’s already simple care routine even easier to follow. However, there remains some possibility that your Chinese Fringe Tree could experience an infestation or an infection. Mites are among the insects most likely to cause an infestation, while powdery mildew and other fungal infections are the most common forms of disease for the Chinese Fringe Tree.

Achieving maximum results

Once the Chinese Fringe Tree has established itself in a new growing location, it will be incredibly durable and easy to care for. However, establishment for this tree can take a few years, which means you should be patient as you care for this plant in the early stages of its development. After about three seasons, your plant should be well established and may even display some drought tolerance. But while mild drought tolerance is possible, keeping up with regular watering is one of the only crucial care tasks for this species.

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