Where is the best place to plant Acanthopanax senticosus?

Acanthopanax senticosus planting conditions

Acanthopanax grows in areas with an altitude of 100-2000 meters, and is commonly found in forests or bushes. It likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is cold-resistant and tolerant to slight shade. It is suitable for sunny, deep humus and slightly acidic sandy loam.

Acanthopanax Planting Climate

When the soil temperature at a depth of 5 cm is stable at 10℃ or the air temperature is not lower than 5℃, it can be sown. Acanthopanax is not strict about the climate, it likes moisture and is drought-tolerant, and it likes warmth and is cold-tolerant.

Acanthopanax senticosus planting area

Acanthopanax can be planted in mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests or broad-leaved forests, with shady or semi-shady slopes being preferred. It can also be planted in barren hills and wastelands suitable for forestry. It is suitable for planting in moist, fertile, well-drained soil, with a forest land slope not exceeding 25 degrees.

It is distributed in Heilongjiang (Lesser Khingan Mountains, Dailing in Yichun City), Jilin (Jilin City, Tonghua, Antu, Changbai Mountain, Jingyu), Liaoning (Shenyang), Hebei (Wuling Mountain, Chengde, Baihua Mountain, Xiao Wutai Mountain, Neiqiu) and Shanxi (Huo County, Zhongyang, Xing County) in China, and also in North Korea, Japan and Russia.

Acanthopanax Planting Time

Acanthopanax can be propagated by sowing and cuttings. If sowing is done by seeds, the best time to plant is mid-April. If planting is done by cuttings, it is best to plant in mid-June or late June.

Key points for planting Acanthopanax senticosus

During the maintenance period of Acanthopanax, careful planting is required. Generally, it is planted in spring. When planting, the seedlings should be straightened, the soil should be compacted, and then watered once to keep the soil slightly moist. It should be maintained in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated environment.

After the Acanthopanax seedlings are planted, it is necessary to weed and loosen the soil. In late June, apply decomposed farmyard manure or human feces and urine, cover the soil after topdressing, and water once. During the growth period, dense branches and leaves, as well as dead branches, aging branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and deformed branches need to be removed to maintain vigorous growth.