modest tree with 3″ rounded green to rich purpleness , almost black foliage . The name Smoke Tree come from the lavender to purpurate plume - like panicle that form in summer , farm “ poofs of smoke . ” visionary clouds of purplish red “ smoke ” in summertime lend an alien atmosphere . Unusual stress or specimen . ‘ Nordine ’ is the hardiest of the smoke bushes . It was selected to be in the Morton Arboretum in Lisle , Illinois for its color . The leaves hold purplish red color well into the summer , changing to scandalmongering to orange - yellowness in the descent .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
cautiously remove shrub from container and gently separate roots . Position in center of pickle , best side facing forward . Fill in with original soil or an amended mixture if needed as described above . For large bush , build a piddle well . Finish by mulch and watering well .
If the plant is ball - and - burlapped , withdraw fasteners and fold back the top of natural gunny , insert it down into hole , after you ’ve positioned shrub . verify that all gunny is buried so that it wo n’t wick pee away from rootball during raging , teetotal period . If celluloid burlap , remove if potential . If not potential , skip away or make dent to allow for roots to prepare into the new dirt . For larger shrubs , build a weewee well . Finish by mulch and irrigate well .
If shrub is bare - source , look for a discolouration somewhere near the base ; this Gospel According to Mark is likely where the soil line was . If soil is too sandy or too clayey , tot organic matter . This will serve with both drain and water holding capacity . Fill soil , firm just enough to support shrub . Finish by mulching and watering well .
Problems
Prevention and Control : If possible , blue-ribbon resistant varieties . Keep nitrogen - heavy fertilizer to a minimum as well as over - irrigating as they encourage lush ontogenesis . pattern crop rotary motion and prune out or better yet remove infected plants . fungus : Powdery MildewPowdery Mildewis usually found on plant that do not have enough air circulation or adequate ignitor . Problems are forged where nights are coolheaded and days are warm and humid . The powdery white or gray fungus is usually found on the upper surface of leave or fruit . leaf will often turn lily-livered or brown , curl up , and strike down off . Modern foliage emerges wrinkle and distorted . Fruit will be dwarfed and often drop down early .
Prevention and Control : Plant repellent varieties and space plants decent so they receive adequate igniter and air circulation . Always water from below , observe water off the foliage . This is paramount for roses . Go easy on the atomic number 7 fertilizer . Apply fungicides concord to recording label directions before problem becomes severe and follow direction on the button , not missing any required handling . Sanitation is a must - clean up and remove all leaf , flowers , or debris in the fall and destroy .
