Cormus foliolosa Plant Care

Cormus foliolosa (Cormus foliolosa) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Cormus genus. Cormus foliolosa is native to Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan in China.

Cormus foliolosa displays a compact, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Cormus foliolosa produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Cormus foliolosa every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Cormus foliolosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Cormus foliolosa tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Cormus foliolosa prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cormus foliolosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Cormus foliolosa every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs 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 loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Cormus foliolosa is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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

Cormus foliolosa can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 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 Cormus foliolosa 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 shrub in one year.

Cormus foliolosa is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Cormus foliolosa can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cornelian cherry plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Cormus foliolosa is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. 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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Cormus foliolosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cormus foliolosa is native to Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan in China. In cooler regions, grow Cormus foliolosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.