When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. A very large tree in the ground will take 2 - 3 lbs spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). If you are a beginner at growing plants Royal Purple Smoke Tree is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 - 1/4 cup of fertilizer. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.
When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. "Fertilizer burn" can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the Royal Purple Smoke Tree. (Use less fertilizer for gardenias in a container.) Over-fertilization can be much more detrimental than under-fertilization. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Fall is the time for plants to begin preparing for dormancy. Don't fertilize Royal Purple Smoke Tree after August. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer trees such as the Royal Purple Smoke Tree. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Royal Purple Smoke Tree. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Royal Purple Smoke Tree, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Royal Purple Smoke Tree. Royal Purple Smoke Tree again 6 to 8 weeks later to encourage denser foliage or faster growth of young trees.
Trees such as Royal Purple Smoke Tree grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, fertilizer such as espoma Tree-tone.
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