Hemiscolopia trimera Plant Care

Hemiscolopia trimera (Boerl.) Slooten

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Hemiscolopia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Salicaceae. It contains a single species, Hemiscolopia trimera.

Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Hemiscolopia trimera?

Plant Hemiscolopia trimera in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Hemiscolopia trimera?

Hemiscolopia trimera (Hemiscolopia trimera) belongs to the Salicaceae family within the Hemiscolopia genus.

Hemiscolopia trimera displays a tall, slender tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Hemiscolopia trimera produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Water a young or newly planted Hemiscolopia trimera every 7–14 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–14 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Hemiscolopia trimera Need?

Hemiscolopia trimera thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hemiscolopia trimera Prefer?

Hemiscolopia trimera tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Hemiscolopia trimera prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Hemiscolopia trimera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Feed Hemiscolopia trimera 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.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Hemiscolopia trimera?

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

Hemiscolopia trimera is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Hemiscolopia trimera can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Prune Hemiscolopia trimera 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.

How Do You Care for a Hemiscolopia trimera in Winter?

Hemiscolopia trimera 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.

How Do You Propagate a Hemiscolopia trimera?

Hemiscolopia trimera can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

Is the Hemiscolopia trimera Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Hemiscolopia trimera, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hemiscolopia trimera?

Hemiscolopia trimera 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.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hemiscolopia trimera Need?

Hemiscolopia trimera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Hemiscolopia trimera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Hemiscolopia trimera is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Hemiscolopia genus — compare its care with other Hemiscolopia species on PlantoScan.

Hemiscolopia is part of the Salicaceae plant family — browse all Salicaceae genera and species.

Hemiscolopia trimera thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Hemiscolopia trimera (Boerl.) Slooten, family Salicaceae (first published in Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 342 (1925)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hemiscolopia trimera, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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