Small tree with 3″ polish green to racy purple , almost black foliage . The name Smoke Tree comes from the lavender to purpurate plume - like panicles that form in summertime , producing “ faggot of smoke . ” Airy clouds of purple red “ sess ” in summertime lend an alien zephyr . Unusual accent mark or specimen . ‘ Velvet Cloak ’ has dark majestic leave through most of the summer and changes to cerise purple in the fall .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
cautiously remove bush from container and mildly separate roots . Position in center of hole , best side face up forward . Fill in with original soil or an remediate mixture if needed as described above . For larger shrub , build a urine well . Finish by mulch and water well .
If the plant is ball - and - burlapped , murder fasteners and fold back the top of natural burlap , tucking it down into maw , after you ’ve positioned bush . verify that all burlap is buried so that it wo n’t wick water by from rootball during hot , juiceless periods . If man-made burlap , remove if potential . If not possible , thin out aside or make slits to countenance for root to develop into the new soil . For larger shrubs , build up a water well . Finish by mulch and water well .
If shrub is bare - root , look for a discoloration somewhere near the base ; this mark is likely where the land line was . If soil is too sandy or too clayey , add constitutive matter . This will help with both drainage and water belongings capacity . Fill soil , firm just enough to support bush . Finish by mulching and water well .
Problems
Prevention and Control : If possible , select repellent varieties . Keep nitrogen - heavy fertilizers to a lower limit as well as over - irrigating as they encourage lush growing . Practice crop revolution and prune out or well yet take away infected plants . kingdom Fungi : Powdery MildewPowdery Mildewis usually find out on plants that do not have enough air circulation or adequate lighting . problem are speculative where dark are nerveless and mean solar day are strong and humid . The powdery white or gray fungus is usually found on the upper surface of leaves or fruit . parting will often twist lily-livered or brown , coil up , and drop off . young leafage emerge crease and distorted . Fruit will be overshadow and often drops early .
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant varieties and infinite plants properly so they receive adequate light and air circulation . Always water from below , keeping water off the foliage . This is predominate for pink wine . Go easy on the N fertilizer . utilize fungicide accord to label directions before problem becomes stern and follow directions exactly , not miss any required handling . Sanitation is a must - clean up and remove all leaves , flowers , or debris in the fall and destroy .
