When park-garden construction is very often used green thai, which allow you to experiment with the shape of the crown. These plants show good tolerability and excess, and lack of moisture, frost, drought. Also, no special requirements are imposed on the soil. Yes, and in the shade grow well. Another advantage is loyalty with the state of the environment. That is why thuju can often be seen on the territory of factories and factories. Gardeners-beginners, as well as owners of new gardens often make a choice in favor of the beautiful Tui because of its unpretentiousness.
Features of landing
The most optimal time for planting thuja on the site is, of course, spring . This is not surprising, because the plant was brought to our latitudes from the south. However, observing the rules of planting thuya, it can be planted in the fall. Despite all the efforts on the part of gardeners, the plant, unfortunately, may not take root. And the probability of this is extremely high - an attack can reach as high as 90%. That is why the answer to the question of whether it can be planted in the autumn is extremely ambiguous.
The growth rate of thui depends, first of all, on the place chosen for its planting. If the soil in the area is fertile, well-moistened, and the site itself is protected from winds, then the plant will grow quickly. The root system of the thui is well developed, but it is superficial, which indicates the need for mulching. For this, the bark, the shell of pine nuts, and peat are suitable. Mulching, especially when planting tui in autumn, protects it from freezing and drying out.
So, the correct planting of thui in autumn begins with the preparation of the pit. It should be three times larger and twice as deep as the root lump. Peat, chernozem, old compost are poured on the bottom. If the soil is damp and heavy, you will need a good drainage of rubble, pebbles of coarse fraction or usual broken brick. Having established a root lump so that the neck of the plant was at the level of the soil, sprinkle the roots with earth and compact it. After that the sapling should be watered abundantly. Make sure that the distance between the thuis is less than one meter when planted.
Fertilize the plant during autumn planting should not be. Fertilizer is produced only the next spring with special fertilizers for coniferous tree species. In order to root the root system better, it is worthwhile to treat seedlings with heteroauxin or rootstock. To treat the crown can use anti-stress drugs. One spray per day from the hose during the first week after planting will be enough. Then - twice a week until the first frost.
If on the day of disembarkation the weather is hot enough, then the seedling should be pritenit. Sacking or kraft paper for this purpose is an excellent solution. For dwarf varieties, cardboard boxes are also suitable. By the way, during the first four years after planting, the Tui need shelter in the spring. The bright sun is destructive for her. When the leaves begin to actively expand, the shelter can be removed. Do not be alarmed if, after landing, the thuja has turned yellow, and has started to dump pine needles. In autumn this is typical for this type of plant.
Helpful Tips
Buying a seedling tuja, as well as another coniferous plant, choose only pots, the soil in which completely covers the root system. The fact is that the value of the root earth coma when planting in the ground is very high. It is better to opt for tuya in a container or wrapped in burlap. So you will provide the seedling with a great survival rate, which is very important when planting in the fall. By the way, plants in containers can be planted year-round, if the soil is not frozen.
Do not tighten with a seat! The earlier you transplant from a container or pot to the ground, the more chances that it will take root.