Bembicia axillaris Plant Care

Bembicia axillaris (Bembicia axillaris) belongs to the Salicaceae family within the Bembicia genus.

Bembicia axillaris displays a fast-growing small tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Bembicia axillaris produces small inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Bembicia axillaris every 4–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Bembicia axillaris thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Bembicia axillaris tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Bembicia axillaris prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Bembicia axillaris to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Bembicia axillaris every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Bembicia axillaris is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Bembicia axillaris can spread to about 10 ft (3 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 10 ft (3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Bembicia axillaris while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Bembicia axillaris is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Bembicia axillaris can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division, seeds.

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Bembicia axillaris is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Bembicia axillaris grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Bembicia axillaris as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.