Scolopia crenata Plant Care

Scolopia crenata (Scolopia crenata) belongs to the Salicaceae family within the Scolopia genus. Scolopia crenata is native to tropical evergreen to semi-evergreen forests of Indo-Malaysia and the Western Ghats, up to 1800 m.

Scolopia crenata displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Scolopia crenata produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Scolopia crenata 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.

Scolopia crenata thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Scolopia crenata tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Scolopia crenata prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Scolopia crenata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Scolopia crenata 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 well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Scolopia crenata 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.

Scolopia crenata 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 Scolopia crenata 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.

Scolopia crenata 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.

Scolopia crenata can be propagated through seeds, hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mund's scolopia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Scolopia crenata 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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Scolopia crenata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Scolopia crenata is native to tropical evergreen to semi-evergreen forests of Indo-Malaysia and the Western Ghats, up to 1800 m. In cooler regions, grow Scolopia crenata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.