Thuja can be found more and more often on personal plots. The varieties are varied in their color range, growth and crown shape. Take a closer look at this tree, which is used when decorating the site.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to experts, various types of eastern and western thuja have taken root well in Russia. They can withstand the winter cold.
Some types of plants require shelter in winter, but this is not so common in our country, so they are purchased by collectors who are ready to create the necessary conditions for them. I planted the western thuja at my dacha, like many of my neighbors.
Thu Asiatic was brought from Asia, it is more capricious, cannot stand the north wind.
The gray needles of the tree are very dense. Crowns in various varieties differ in shape. For some it resembles a ball, for others it resembles a cone, for others it resembles a pyramid. Some grow quickly and need to be cut constantly, while others develop slowly.
Gardeners create architectural ensembles in the form of spheres, columns, cubes and other forms from sheared thujas. Currently, there are a number of landscape designers who are engaged in the creation of animal and human figures from soft needles.
What is the compatibility with other plants
Tui are perfect for creeping junipers. Spherical crowns, soft needles and beautiful foliage - all this goes well with spruce trees.
Delicate and bright roses are an adornment of delicate greenery and spiral thuja branches. Conifers that have a similar soil composition make good neighbors for other conifers.
Choice
When choosing a variety, you should pay attention to frost resistance, growth rate and height of an adult plant. Dwarf specimens are suitable for an alpine slide, but for a hedge you need to take powerful species with intensive shoot growth.
The different types for hedges should be matched to the height of the mature shrub.
When buying seedlings, you should pay attention to the density of the crown, its shade. Dry branches may indicate root damage. Such a seedling will not be able to restore its decorative form for a long time, or it will die altogether.
Pick-up location
It is necessary to choose a sunny or semi-shaded area for planting a thuja. It is necessary that the soils are fertile and have sufficient acidity. I made pebble drainage for thuja. I added sand and peat to the soil. Experienced gardeners advised me to do this. I see that my thuja retain their decorative effect for several years.
In thuja, the roots lie on the surface, so groundwater is not afraid of it. She will not like wet lowland or wetland areas.
At the end of the planting, it is necessary to mulch the near-trunk area with coniferous bark.
In the first days after planting, moderate watering is needed. Best planted in spring or summer. This will make it easier for the plant to settle down on the site and survive the winter.
Care
Winter is not terrible for frost-resistant varieties. First of all, young seedlings need warming in the form of mulch. The problem with the tree is sunburn in early spring. At this time, the roots are in dank ground and are not able to provide moisture to the foliage. The needles may turn black. It is necessary to cut off the spoiled branches. And to prevent this, breathable fabric is used as cover for the crown.
In order to increase tillering, it is necessary to regularly cut the regrown paws. Do not forget to clear the crown of broken branches and cobwebs.
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