Characteristics
Deciduous tree from 10 to 40 m high, with little branching and vigorous growth. Trunk generally very straight, with bark getting rough over time. Leaves composed of 9 to 13 serrated leaflets, smooth on the visible side and hairy on the underside.
Location
Outdoor, in full sun all year.
Watering
Abundant, especially in summer and given its location in full sun.
Fertilization
Spring, end of summer and autumn.
Re-potting
Every 2 to 3 years.
Substrate
Akadama 100%, or mixed with up to 30% of volcanic gravel.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
In winter, when leafless, so we will better appreciate the branches that will need to be pruned.
Pinching
It should be done when two new leaves appear, by leaving one and cutting the other. It is advisable to observe where the bud we leave when pinching the leaf is, since it is the mark point for the growth of the new branch.
Wiring
Spring and fall. It is a tree with vigorous growth, so you have to watch that the wire does not sink into the branches.
Curiosities
Medicinal plant, used as a laxative in some places. Wood is used in the con-struction of rackets and skis.