Celtis africana: White Stinkwood

General

 

A White Stinkwood, the indigenous variety of the Chinese Hackberry but with the same requirements. The difference between the two is that the Chinese Hackberry has smooth leaves where as the stinkwood has a very furry leaf. Both species are very easy to maintain.





Outdoor

 

A Stinkwood is extremely hardy and can be kept on a balcony sheltered from the wind. It can be brought inside but needs to be kept by a sunny window. Outside the tree can be provided with as much sun as you desire as long as the soil is kept moist.





Watering

 

Keep soil evenly moist at all times including summer and winter. Over watering can also be a problem with the Chinese Hackberry so try find a balance.





Re-Potting

 

Re-pot every one to two years and keep in the shade for about two weeks after re-potting to ensure the plant is happy (this is good practice when re-potting any Bonsai).





Training

 

Pinch out the tips of new growth when two leaves have formed, doing this help dramatically with the leaf reduction.