Potentilla fruiticosa/Potentilla or Cinquefoil Species Guide
Potentilla fruiticosa is a compact, bushy, deciduous shrub frequently
found for sale in Garden Centres, the trunks of older specimens become
very muscular as live veins of wood become prominent.
Ease of Cultivation 9/10 Suitablity and Ease for Bonsai Styling 8/10
Commonly used Pinus species include; P. mugo/ Mountain Pine, P. thunbergii/Japanese Black Pine, P. sylvestris/Scots Pine, Pinus parviflora/Japanese White Pine.
Position Outdoor tree only. Full sun. Hardy to at least -7°C.
Repotting Every year in early spring as buds extend. Use basic soil mix.
Pruning Growth must be continually pruned back to keep foliage compact, Potentilla are very vigorous and can require fortnightly maintenance pruning. Individual leaves and their stems can be cut back with scissors but it is preferable to gently pinch outpull out leaf stems with fingers to avoid pruning marks that brown off. When pruning large branches consider leaving a stub to create future jins as Potentilla do not callus over pruning wounds.
Propagation Sow seed outside in Autumn or Spring. Take greenwood cuttings in early summer.
Pests and Diseases Trouble free.
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