Enkianthus Bonsai Care Guide

Across the spring and Autumn, Enkianthus Bonsai require full sun. During the summer Enkianthus appreciate some shade. This is a frost-hardy species down to temperatures of -5 degrees C. 

Water your Enkianthus Bonsai daily across the growing season. 

It is necessary to feed Enkianthus Bonsai every two weeks. The soil PH can be balanced out with an ericaceous feed on occasion when necessary. 

New shoot trimming should take place after the flowering has finished throughout the growing season. Robust pruning can be done after the flowering has finished. Be mindful that the plant’s larger scars are slow to heal. 

Enkianthus Bonsai can be wired for an array of styles including twin-trunk, slanting, clump and informal upright. We recommend using wires that match the branch’s thickness: if the wire you choose is too thick you will damage the bark. If it is too thin, it won’t be effective.

Repotting your tree is an important way to provide a fresh and suitable soil mix and ensure appropriate root health. Enkianthus require repotting every year in early spring. Extending buds are a good indicator of when to repot. Any stone or grit used in soil mix requires washing to remove lime and its traces.

Trees that are ready for repotting will require root pruning, a suitable new pot and appropriate soil mix.

When repotting, do not cut back the root mass by a large amount, and choose a well-draining soil mix that has a neutral or slightly higher PH value of 5-6 but not over 7. We tend to use a mixture of different speciality bonsai soils on our trees. Every species is different so please contact us for free soil-mix advice or to take advantage of our repotting service.