Pine seedlings were prepared for planting in open ground

How to plant and grow a spruce in the garden

Where to plant a spruce

It is generally accepted that spruce is an exceptionally shade-loving plant. This myth gained popularity due to the fact that spruce forests are very dark, they do not even have a herbaceous and shrub layer. Indeed, spruce can grow even in highly shaded areas, for example, European and Siberian spruce. But at the same time, everyone ate better in the sun. A tree growing in an open area, illuminated by sunlight from all sides, forms a uniform, regular, beautiful pyramidal crown. Dwarf and miniature varieties generally cannot grow in very dark places. The same applies to varieties of spruce with colored needles, such as American blue spruce. With a lack of lighting, such varieties lose their decorative effect, becoming green.

Where to get a spruce for planting

Spruce for planting can be dug up in the forest or bought from a nursery or garden center.

In the first case, do not forget to immediately wrap the roots in a damp cloth and plastic or heavy paper. Spruce roots can be damaged outdoors. You need to plant spruce from the forest to a permanent place as soon as possible. Small Christmas trees can be planted in a pot for growing.

Spruce from the forest (even large) takes root very well during winter planting. When the soil is slightly frozen, a ditch is dug around the spruce, which cuts off its root ball. Those who are allowed to freeze are upholstered with boards so that the soil does not crumble, and cut from the bottom with a steel cable, after which they are immediately covered with burlap. A large spruce is transported by truck and immediately planted in a prepared foundation pit. It is desirable that the foundation pit be twice the size of the coma. The planted spruce is covered with a previously prepared non-frozen soil mixture, it is insulated on top with a layer of peat and snow, which are raked off in the spring, and then they begin to water the tree.

• Spruce needles should be smooth, shiny, rich in color, without dry needles.

• The soil in the pot must not be dry, otherwise the tree will not survive.

Photo: Spruce (dwarf) in landscape design

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Choosing a seedling or its alternative

Therefore, the best option is to buy a pine or spruce seedling in a special nursery. There is a wide selection of species with both high aesthetics and useful properties.

The main types of coniferous seedlings that are offered in stores are:

Consider the main types of pine suitable for planting on a plot near the house:

Scotch pine is the most familiar to our eyes. The most important of its advantages are fast growth and minimal maintenance. Planting Scots pine near your home or in the country will require a little effort from you, but after 3-4 years you will have a magnificent tree. Scotch pine will be very useful if you have ravines or steep slopes on the site. It has a kind of root system that holds the ground. Scots pine is available in all nurseries.

Another name for the Crimean pine is Pallas pine. It is endemic to the Crimea, therefore, the plantings of the Crimean pine are only of artificial origin. As for the height of the Crimean pine, it reaches 40 m (in open areas). The main useful quality of the Crimean pine in landscape design is its simplicity in relation to the soil. The ecological sustainability of the Crimean pine in the city is also well known (by this it is close to black).

Mountain pine (synonym - black) refers to multi-stem trees. Black pine has many varieties and clones.

Most varieties of mountain pine are dwarf trees, there are ground cover varieties, while the original species grows up to 25 meters.

Weymouth Pine

Cedar pine is a whole group of species that includes evergreen trees with edible pine cones. When choosing a cedar pine, we recommend planting a European pine on the site.

This tree grows up to 25 meters (while the height of the Siberian cedar pine is up to 40 meters). Cedar pine in cultivated plantations goes well with deciduous tree varieties.

Mugus pine is a variation of mountain pine that is shaped like a spherical bush. Mugus pine grows up to 3 meters in height and belongs to rather unpretentious trees. Distribution - forests. Mugus pine is undemanding to the type of soil (it can grow on both acidic and alkaline), so it is one of the species that is also easy to grow from seed. The only requirement, as is the case with all conifers, is good soil drainage. Mugus pine is also frost-resistant and, most importantly, resistant to urban conditions (unlike Weymouth pine).

An alternative to seedlings is seed propagation. Most pine species can be grown from seed at home. To do this, you will need:

All ate trees are equally whimsical in replanting - they are afraid of drying out and heavily shaded areas of the forest.

Preparing a site for planting pine or spruce

In order for the trees to take root better, they are planted with a huge clod of earth (especially important when you take a tree from the forest). The best age for planting pine is 3-5 years. It is best to plant a pine in mid-spring or early fall.

Not all types of pine trees are suitable for planting in the fall. For example, Weimutova, black and cedar, in most cases, will take root, while Scots pine or Mugus, planted in the fall, may die during severe frosts.

Pine seedlings

How to plant pines correctly?

1. Stratification is not needed, but the germination process can be accelerated by changing the ambient temperature. You need to put the seeds in the refrigerator for a couple of months, then soak them in warm water (+40 degrees). Next, we plant them in boxes.
2. Pots (boxes) should be with good soil air exchange, while being exposed to sunlight. We recommend covering them with foil until the first shoots are obtained. Then you should open them, keep them warm and give access to air.
3. For seed germination, the soil must be peat and fertile black soil. Planting of cedar pine is generally carried out using peat tablets.
4. Do not plant seeds too deeply. The ideal depth is 2-3 centimeters, it can be shallowed up to 1 cm.
5. The minimum distance between seeds is 2 centimeters, so that it is convenient to remove sprouted pines and transplant to another place.

By adhering to these recommendations, you can grow an excellent coniferous tree in your country house.

Proper care after planting

First of all, we pay attention to pruning. It is not required, but if it is necessary to slow down the growth of the tree and leave it as it is, it is necessary to break off the young branches by 1/3. This can be done every 2 years and the pine will become thick, beautiful and not too tall.

It is watered only at the stage of tree rooting, and even then, not too often. 1-2 times a week for 15-20 minutes - no more. After rooting (a couple of months), watering is not necessary. There will be enough atmospheric precipitation for the tree to feel great.

Spruce seedlings, pines, which were planted in the fall, should be watered constantly, stop only 2 weeks before the first frost.

You don't need a lot of fertilizers, but they are necessary for the normal growth and development of trees. About 40 g of nitrogen fertilizers, 15 g of diluted ammonia suspensions, 5 kg of humus for each tree - only then you can count on an excellent crown.

Regardless of where to plant the pine, it will have to be sheltered from frost for the first 2 years, especially if you transplanted it in late autumn. Mature trees are resistant and can withstand -40 degrees, which plants under 4 years old cannot boast of. Wrap them in the same way as currants or other berries, cover with spandex.

We looked at when it is best to plant pine trees and how to do it right. Now you can take a shovel and go into the woods in search of a suitable tree, which you will be looking at for years at your dacha!

Planting pine trees begins with choosing a place. Here one feature of the pine should be taken into account. The pine tree grows very quickly. With a favorable coincidence of circumstances, the pine will add 35-40 cm in growth annually. And it grows up to 20-40 meters in height. And, the less sun the pine will receive, the sooner it will strive to rise above the rest of the vegetation.

If you are not interested in tall pines on the site, then it is better to plant a seedling in an open sunny area. Then she will delight you with a lush crown. To restrict height growth, you will subsequently need to prune vertically positioned shoots. If you are planting pine trees in a forested area, then try to keep the distance between the seedlings at least 3-5 meters.

How to choose pine seedlings?

Pine seedlings should be purchased with a closed root system. Moreover, pay attention that the earthen lump is safe and sound. The fact is that the bare roots that suck and feed the tree die within 15 minutes after they are deprived of moisture. What does a closed root system look like? This is a pot or container. If you take the large size out of the container, you should clearly see the felt of the roots, resting on the walls of the pot. This suggests that the seedling was transplanted into the container for a long time.

When is the best time to plant pine?

The best time for planting small pine seedlings is the end of April - end of May. However, you can postpone the landing and the end of summer. It is important that the plant has time to adapt to new conditions and prepare for winter. The possibility of planting at the end of autumn is not excluded, but in order to protect the root system from frost, the tree will have to be covered with spruce branches. If you plan to plant large-sized ones. then this can be done in winter. In winter, the root system is least injured. It is important not to plant large pine trees in extreme cold - freezing of the root system may occur.

What kind of soil is needed to plant a pine?

Pine is best planted on a hill. Pine grows well on sandy soils.

You can plant a pine tree without preparing the soil. But here you need to take into account the following - if the soil is clay or loamy, then at the bottom of the hole you should arrange drainage 10-20 cm thick from expanded clay or crushed brick. The drainage is covered with a mixture of fertile soil mixed with sand.When planting, it is advisable to add complex fertilizer and water the plant abundantly. In the future, watering may no longer be required. If the summer is dry, then there will still be a need for watering.

We offer services for planting seedlings and large-sized ordinary pines on any soil and carry out all tree care activities. Our forest pathologists also provide advice on the self-care of planted plants.

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Despite the apparent simplicity and stability, conifers, like other inhabitants of the garden, require some attention and care. This is especially true for site selection, site preparation and planting. The subsequent health of conifers and their successful development largely depends on the correct implementation of these activities.

Location... all conifers are photophilous. Pines and larch trees especially need good sunlight. Spruce, fir, thuja and junipers also prefer lighting from morning to evening. But they can also be planted in several shaded places, with diffused light, for example, in the shade of a high fence or on the edge. The most shade-tolerant are hemlock and yew. In nature, these conifers can grow under the canopy of the forest, and on the site - in significant shade. At the same time, the Canadian hemlock also feels great in full sun, subject to watering.

Many conifers tend to burn needles. This physiological disorder occurs in early spring, when the sun is hot during the day, and the soil has not yet thawed and the roots cannot fully supply the plant with water. The needles evaporate moisture without getting it from the roots, therefore they dry out and turn brown. Most often this happens from the side of the tree that faces the sun. To avoid spring burning helps, on the one hand, watering the plants before the onset of persistent frosts, on the other hand, protecting them from the sun in the spring.

The most susceptible to burning are breeds with soft, delicate needles. First of all, this applies to some junipers, yews, lawson cypress, Canadian spruce and some of their varieties. It is important for these species that they are protected from direct sunlight, even in winter, by a barrier - a high fence or a dense crown of a neighboring tree. Therefore, it is better to plant them in the shade of fences or tall conifers. In extremely cold winters with little snow cover, when the soil freezes deeply, other conifers can also burn, although this does not happen often.

Left... before planting, remove the wrapper from the roots, trying not to disturb the coma

All conifers do not tolerate blocking and prolonged excessive soil moisture. In such conditions, their roots easily rot and die off, the plants get sick and die. Consequently, a garden using conifers should be located in an area with low groundwater levels, otherwise drainage of the entire site and drainage of water is necessary.

Conifers feel most comfortable with high air humidity, but infrequent precipitation. The proximity of garden ponds and even more natural reservoirs contributes to the freshness and brightness of the needles and reduces the likelihood of burning.

The soil... with all the variety of conifers, their preferences in relation to the soil are quite standard. Slightly acidic, rather loose, moisture-absorbing soils are optimal. The richness of the soil is rather a disadvantage: conifers do not need high doses of nitrogen, from it the growths are greatly extended and ripen worse.

There are many conifers that grow in dry, water-permeable soil. They form many species, differing in height, growth rate, shape and color of needles. The most adapted to dry soil include:

juniper: Chinese, horizontal, common, recumbent and Cossack;

Siberian microbiota;

pines: white, mountain, ordinary, black, spinous and yellow;

ate: white, Brevera and prickly.

Purchase and landing... when buying conifers, you should pay attention to the fact that they have a certain shape, and the needles have an intense color. There should be a lot of germinated roots in a container with soil, which, however, should not form a dense, knocked down mass. The soil must be moist. For crops sold in spring and autumn with roots in the ground (usually nursery plants), the roots should be wrapped in damp cloth or netting. You should choose plants with the most developed root system.

Conifers should be planted at such a distance from each other that they can grow freely without the subsequent need for pruning. Fast-growing conifers are best planted at a distance of 3-5 m from each other, slow-growing - at a distance of 1-3 m, and creeping - 2-3 pcs. per square meter. Young plantings must be closely monitored for at least the entire first year of their life in the garden: shade in early spring, provide watering, sprinkle, weed, maintain a layer of mulch in the trunk circle.

December 21, 2014

Coniferous trees have long been famous for their healing and decorative properties. The most popular representatives of this family are evergreen pines, which have 120 species. The place of their growth in areas with a temperate climate is the plains, and with a tropical climate - mountain valleys. Pine trees have healing properties and serve as a worthy decoration for any landscape. Bright lush greenery and elegant fluffy branches delight the eye. They never cease to be admired all year round.

Mountain pine, description

This coniferous tree is a very beautiful and useful plant. Nowadays, gardeners are passionate about this culture. It is increasingly planted in personal plots. The most popular species is the mountain pine. This type of coniferous plant has a variety of shapes and sizes. Grows as a fluffy bush or small tree. Or it can be a ground cover form of a plant. The characteristic features of the mountain pine are:

Dark brown scales that cover the top of the trunk. Short, twisted, hard needles.

Small cones have short legs and are colored gray-brown. This pine blossoms and bears fruit since the age of ten.

The mountain pine tree, the photo of which you see, has a number of advantages:

It is very branchy and compact. This is important when planning plantings on the site. It tolerates low temperatures and drought well. It grows on any soil. Not susceptible to disease. Tolerant to air pollution and soil compaction. Does not suffer from heavy and frequent snowfalls.

Disadvantages include slow growth. Due to its excellent decorative properties, it is used for landscape decoration.

Planting in autumn

Mountain pine is planted in autumn. The most favorable time is September, the middle of the month. If you plant a seedling later, it will not have time to take root. For the period of winter cold weather, the young tree should be covered with burlap or other suitable material. This will save it from frost, and later - from sunburn. When mid-April arrives, the shelter needs to be removed.

The mountain pine is a photophilous plant. Planting and care is carried out in sun-drenched areas. In the shade, the tree will grow poorly. Prefers light soils. If the ground is not friable, drainage should be done to a depth of twenty centimeters. Sand, broken brick or expanded clay are suitable for this. It would be nice to fertilize the soil with compost fertilizer: 100-150 g per planting space. If possible, use a mixture of soil, humus, sand and peat for planting. It is important to remember one feature of this tree - roots that are not covered by the ground die very quickly.

Planting pine seedlings in the fall is carried out in holes 60 cm deep, one meter in diameter or more, depending on the size. The root collar does not go deep, but should be flush with the ground. After planting, abundant watering and mulching of the soil with sawdust, wood chips or peat is necessary. Remember, trees of 4-5 years of age have the best survival rate. If it is planned to plant several conifers on the site, a certain distance between them should be observed. For this view, two meters are enough.

Scots pine, description

This evergreen coniferous tree is native to Asia and Europe. It can reach forty meters in height. The crown of young trees has a pyramidal shape, while in old trees it is loose. Scots pine is distinguished by a straight trunk and reddish bark. Pine planting in autumn is carried out in clay, peat or sandy soils. She is unpretentious to them. It can grow from a seed. It is enough to collect the cones in winter and treat them with a special solution against fungal diseases.

Scotch pine is easy to grow. The main thing is that when planting the roots are not exposed, there should be a clod of earth on them. Otherwise, the seedlings will not take root and die. The advantage of this species is rapid growth, and the disadvantage is the intolerance of gas pollution and smoke in the air. This is why the forest beauty does not adorn city streets.

How to care?

Scots pine is an unpretentious coniferous tree. Planting and nursing are carried out for the first two years. During this period, you need to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers. In subsequent years, there is no need for this. A lot of needles always fall from the tree. You do not need to remove it. A thick litter is formed from the twigs, in which organic matter gradually accumulates. By feeding on them, the tree will grow normally.

Scots pine tolerates drought well and does not need watering. Planting and grooming are carried out as needed. Seedlings and young trees need to be moistened. Stagnant water does not tolerate well. This type of coniferous tree is resistant to winter cold. Only young pines need to be covered. Spruce branches or burlap are suitable for this.

Usage

This coniferous tree looks amazingly beautiful in individual plantings. To form a beautiful crown, they carefully trim and pinch the tops of the branches. A single tree does not require a large area, but it will not suffer the inconvenience of large plants of a different species planted nearby. Scots pine is used as a supplement to create hedges.

Historical information about the fruits of cedar pine

Thousands of years ago, the inhabitants of the Mediterranean countries were the first to appreciate the beneficial properties of pine nuts. Even in ancient times, the Romans used large white seeds to make wine. Ancient people realized that to quench thirst, get rid of heartburn, overcome male weakness, you need to use the fruits of the cedar tree.

Soon, the fame of the miraculous healing properties of the nut spread throughout the world. During the reign of Peter I, Russia traded them profitably with Sweden, Persia and France. In nature, there are 28 species of this tree with similar edible seeds. But despite this, it was the pine nuts from Russia that were of particular value, which are still the main wealth of the Siberian taiga.

Cedar pine, description

The life of this coniferous tree is measured in centuries. Some specimens grow up to 850 years old, although the average age is 5-6 centuries. The cedar pine is called the Siberian cedar. In nature, it grows in the forest zone and occupies vast territories. They are called coniferous forests. Sanatoriums are often built in these places.

Cedar pine belongs to the large-sized species of conifers. Planting and leaving is time consuming. But all costs are compensated when the tree grows and gives a bountiful harvest of healthy tasty nuts.The height of an adult pine can reach 35 meters, and the diameter of the trunk is two. The dense crown of young trees has a conical shape, and in adults it is ovoid. The trunk is covered with gray-brown bark with cracks, and young shoots are covered with a reddish downy. Long and soft triangular needles are collected in bunches of five. After 4-6 years old needles fall off, new ones appear in their place. Cones of light brown color are large, in their cells there are many pine nuts, which are the main wealth.

The pine tree, the photo of which you see, grows slowly. For a year, it adds 25-30 cm in height. For example: a twenty-year-old tree reaches a height of 2.5 meters. In its natural environment, cedar bears fruit from the age of 40-70, and in gardens, with good care, from 15-20.

Cedar pine, planting

This tree is capricious, demanding on the composition of the soil. Although in its natural environment it grows in different conditions. These can be sands, swamps and rocky slopes. Planting cedar pine on your site requires preparation. The fact is that large cedars do not tolerate any interference in the process of their growth. During transplantation, they experience stress: after all, they will have to get used to a different climate and different growing conditions. Pine planting in the fall is carried out in pre-dug deep holes, taking into account the size of the roots of large trees. The bark of the cedar pine is very thin. In order not to accidentally damage it, you need to carefully and carefully treat the transportation of the tree.

When planting, it must be borne in mind that the pine is pollinated by the wind. Therefore, several trees should be planted at a distance of eight meters from each other, otherwise the harvest should not be expected. It is advisable to immediately identify the plant for a permanent place of growth. At first, systematic watering and fertilizing with fertilizers is carried out. So the seedlings will get stronger faster. The trees that have taken root should have dark green needles and grow by 10 cm in the first year. Planting pine trees in the fall is carried out by 2-3 year old seedlings. In the early years, pruning can be omitted. It is enough to break off a few lateral buds on the central shoot.

The benefits of pine nuts

Siberian pine fruits have a huge range of medicinal properties and are of great nutritional value. They are rich in balanced proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements. Pine nuts are eaten and widely used in cooking in different countries. They are the raw material for valuable nutritive oil.

For a long time, pine nuts have been used in folk medicine for the treatment of stomach, gastritis and pancreatitis. The ground cake is contained in food vitamin supplements. Even walnut shells have valuable qualities: anti-inflammatory and analgesic tinctures are prepared from them. They help get rid of rheumatism, arthritis and osteochondrosis. Eczema, lichen and other skin diseases are successfully treated with wrapping and lotions from the decoction of the same shell. The seeds of Siberian pine cones cope with vitamin deficiency, weight loss, help to restore strength and increase immunity.

Pine from the forest: how to plant it correctly?

Planting pine trees in the fall from the forest is carried out with healthy, undamaged seedlings. The end of September or the beginning of October is the best time for this. The sequence is as follows:

• Deep pits are dug. If several trees are planned to be planted, the distance between them should be four meters.
• In the forest, the edge of the forest lit by the sun or the edge of the forest is chosen. If you take a tree from a darkened place, it will be weak and will hardly take root in a new place.
• You should take 1-2-year-old pines with a height of 40-70 cm.
• It is imperative to remember or to mark with something the landmarks of the tree relative to the cardinal points. Plant a pine tree in your area in the same way.
• Next, dig in the plant without damaging the roots, then remove it from the hole. This must be done carefully so that a clod of earth does not crumble, and the roots are not exposed.
• The dug tree is placed in a bag and placed in a bulky container for transportation.
• A bucket or more land is taken from the forest from under the pine. It contains fungi in which the root system of the dug tree has developed.
• If the roots begin to dry out during transportation, they should be moistened.
• Before planting, the bottom of the dug hole is covered with forest soil. Mineral fertilizers are added to it and a bucket of water is poured out.
• Planting a pine in the fall is carried out with a seedling, which is placed in a hole, sprinkled first with forest soil, and then with ordinary soil.
• After that, the earth around the trunk is lightly compacted and the plant is well watered again.
• Direct sunlight can damage the seedlings. Therefore, they are covered with burlap.
• exceptionally high quality, because trees and shrubs are grown by experienced employees of specialized farms;
• excellent appearance, allowing you to get an aesthetic garden immediately after planting the plants;
• high survival rate, because all seedlings are grown in the open field without the use of growth stimulants;
• adaptation to the climate conditions of the central and northern regions of Russia;
• affordable cost, which is achieved by profitable direct contracts with manufacturers.
• development and design of landscape design,
• selection of plants and materials,
• high-quality and efficient implementation of the entire range of planned works

How to plant and grow a spruce in the garden

Where to plant a spruce

It is generally accepted that spruce is an exceptionally shade-loving plant. This myth gained popularity due to the fact that spruce forests are very dark, they do not even have a herbaceous and shrub layer. Indeed, spruce can grow even in highly shaded areas, for example, European and Siberian spruce. But at the same time, everyone ate better in the sun. A tree growing in an open area, illuminated by sunlight from all sides, forms a uniform, regular, beautiful pyramidal crown. Dwarf and miniature varieties generally cannot grow in very dark places. The same applies to varieties of spruce with colored needles, such as American blue spruce. With a lack of lighting, such varieties lose their decorative effect, becoming green.

Where to get a spruce for planting

Spruce for planting can be dug up in the forest or bought from a nursery or garden center.

In the first case, do not forget to immediately wrap the roots in a damp cloth and plastic or heavy paper. Spruce roots can be damaged outdoors. You need to plant spruce from the forest to a permanent place as soon as possible. Small Christmas trees can be planted in a pot for growing.

Spruce from the forest (even large) takes root very well during winter planting. When the soil is slightly frozen, a ditch is dug around the spruce, which cuts off its root ball. Those who are allowed to freeze are upholstered with boards so that the soil does not crumble, and cut from the bottom with a steel cable, after which they are immediately covered with burlap. A large spruce is transported by truck and immediately planted in a prepared foundation pit. It is desirable that the foundation pit be twice the size of the coma. The planted spruce is covered with a previously prepared non-frozen soil mixture, it is insulated on top with a layer of peat and snow, which are raked off in the spring, and then they begin to water the tree.

• Spruce needles should be smooth, shiny, rich in color, without dry needles.

• The soil in the pot must not be dry, otherwise the tree will not survive.

Photo: Spruce (dwarf) in landscape design

If you are interested in this question, we will be happy to tell you how to properly plant a coniferous tree (pine or spruce) seedling and what kind of care it needs.

Content

Choosing a seedling or its alternative

Therefore, the best option is to buy a pine or spruce seedling in a special nursery. There is a wide selection of species with both high aesthetics and useful properties.

The main types of coniferous seedlings that are offered in stores are:

Consider the main types of pine suitable for planting on a plot near the house:

Scotch pine is the most familiar to our eyes. The most important of its advantages are fast growth and minimal maintenance. Planting Scots pine near your home or in the country will require a little effort from you, but after 3-4 years you will have a magnificent tree. Scotch pine will be very useful if you have ravines or steep slopes on the site. It has a kind of root system that holds the ground. Scots pine is available in all nurseries.

Another name for the Crimean pine is Pallas pine. It is endemic to the Crimea, therefore, the plantings of the Crimean pine are only of artificial origin. As for the height of the Crimean pine, it reaches 40 m (in open areas). The main useful quality of the Crimean pine in landscape design is its simplicity in relation to the soil. The ecological sustainability of the Crimean pine in the city is also well known (by this it is close to black).

Mountain pine (synonym - black) refers to multi-stem trees. Black pine has many varieties and clones.

Most varieties of mountain pine are dwarf trees, there are ground cover varieties, while the original species grows up to 25 meters.

Weymouth Pine

Cedar pine is a whole group of species that includes evergreen trees with edible pine cones. When choosing a cedar pine, we recommend planting a European pine on the site.

This tree grows up to 25 meters (while the height of the Siberian cedar pine is up to 40 meters). Cedar pine in cultivated plantations goes well with deciduous tree varieties.

Mugus pine is a variation of mountain pine that is shaped like a spherical bush. Mugus pine grows up to 3 meters in height and belongs to rather unpretentious trees. Distribution - forests. Mugus pine is undemanding to the type of soil (it can grow on both acidic and alkaline), so it is one of the species that is also easy to grow from seed. The only requirement, as is the case with all conifers, is good soil drainage. Mugus pine is also frost-resistant and, most importantly, resistant to urban conditions (unlike Weymouth pine).

An alternative to seedlings is seed propagation. Most pine species can be grown from seed at home. To do this, you will need:

All ate trees are equally whimsical in replanting - they are afraid of drying out and heavily shaded areas of the forest.

Preparing a site for planting pine or spruce

In order for the trees to take root better, they are planted with a huge clod of earth (especially important when you take a tree from the forest). The best age for planting pine is 3-5 years. It is best to plant a pine in mid-spring or early fall.

Not all types of pine trees are suitable for planting in the fall. For example, Weimutova, black and cedar, in most cases, will take root, while Scots pine or Mugus, planted in the fall, may die during severe frosts.

Pine seedlings

How to plant pines correctly?

1. Stratification is not needed, but the germination process can be accelerated by changing the ambient temperature. You need to put the seeds in the refrigerator for a couple of months, then soak them in warm water (+40 degrees). Next, we plant them in boxes.
2. Pots (boxes) should be with good soil air exchange, while being exposed to sunlight. We recommend covering them with foil until the first shoots are obtained. Then you should open them, keep them warm and give access to air.
3. For seed germination, the soil must be peat and fertile black soil. Planting of cedar pine is generally carried out using peat tablets.
4. Do not plant seeds too deeply. The ideal depth is 2-3 centimeters, it can be shallowed up to 1 cm.
5. The minimum distance between seeds is 2 centimeters, so that it is convenient to remove sprouted pines and transplant to another place.

By adhering to these recommendations, you can grow an excellent coniferous tree in your country house.

Proper care after planting

First of all, we pay attention to pruning. It is not required, but if it is necessary to slow down the growth of the tree and leave it as it is, it is necessary to break off the young branches by 1/3. This can be done every 2 years and the pine will become thick, beautiful and not too tall.

It is watered only at the stage of tree rooting, and even then, not too often. 1-2 times a week for 15-20 minutes - no more. After rooting (a couple of months), watering is not necessary. There will be enough atmospheric precipitation for the tree to feel great.

Spruce seedlings, pines, which were planted in the fall, should be watered constantly, stop only 2 weeks before the first frost.

You don't need a lot of fertilizers, but they are necessary for the normal growth and development of trees. About 40 g of nitrogen fertilizers, 15 g of diluted ammonia suspensions, 5 kg of humus for each tree - only then you can count on an excellent crown.

Regardless of where to plant the pine, it will have to be sheltered from frost for the first 2 years, especially if you transplanted it in late autumn. Mature trees are resistant and can withstand -40 degrees, which plants under 4 years old cannot boast of. Wrap them in the same way as currants or other berries, cover with spandex.

We looked at when it is best to plant pine trees and how to do it right. Now you can take a shovel and go into the woods in search of a suitable tree, which you will be looking at for years at your dacha!

Planting pine trees begins with choosing a place. Here one feature of the pine should be taken into account. The pine tree grows very quickly. With a favorable coincidence of circumstances, the pine will add 35-40 cm in growth annually. And it grows up to 20-40 meters in height. And, the less sun the pine will receive, the sooner it will strive to rise above the rest of the vegetation.

If you are not interested in tall pines on the site, then it is better to plant a seedling in an open sunny area. Then she will delight you with a lush crown. To restrict height growth, you will subsequently need to prune vertically positioned shoots. If you are planting pine trees in a forested area, then try to keep the distance between the seedlings at least 3-5 meters.

How to choose pine seedlings?

Pine seedlings should be purchased with a closed root system. Moreover, pay attention that the earthen lump is safe and sound. The fact is that the bare roots that suck and feed the tree die within 15 minutes after they are deprived of moisture. What does a closed root system look like? This is a pot or container. If you take the large size out of the container, you should clearly see the felt of the roots, resting on the walls of the pot. This suggests that the seedling was transplanted into the container for a long time.

When is the best time to plant pine?

The best time for planting small pine seedlings is the end of April - end of May. However, you can postpone the landing and the end of summer. It is important that the plant has time to adapt to new conditions and prepare for winter. The possibility of planting at the end of autumn is not excluded, but in order to protect the root system from frost, the tree will have to be covered with spruce branches. If you plan to plant large-sized ones. then this can be done in winter. In winter, the root system is least injured. It is important not to plant large pine trees in extreme cold - freezing of the root system may occur.

What kind of soil is needed to plant a pine?

Pine is best planted on a hill. Pine grows well on sandy soils.

You can plant a pine tree without preparing the soil. But here you need to take into account the following - if the soil is clay or loamy, then at the bottom of the hole you should arrange drainage 10-20 cm thick from expanded clay or crushed brick. The drainage is covered with a mixture of fertile soil mixed with sand.When planting, it is advisable to add complex fertilizer and water the plant abundantly. In the future, watering may no longer be required. If the summer is dry, then there will still be a need for watering.

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Despite the apparent simplicity and stability, conifers, like other inhabitants of the garden, require some attention and care. This is especially true for site selection, site preparation and planting. The subsequent health of conifers and their successful development largely depends on the correct implementation of these activities.

Location... all conifers are photophilous. Pines and larch trees especially need good sunlight. Spruce, fir, thuja and junipers also prefer lighting from morning to evening. But they can also be planted in several shaded places, with diffused light, for example, in the shade of a high fence or on the edge. The most shade-tolerant are hemlock and yew. In nature, these conifers can grow under the canopy of the forest, and on the site - in significant shade. At the same time, the Canadian hemlock also feels great in full sun, subject to watering.

Many conifers tend to burn needles. This physiological disorder occurs in early spring, when the sun is hot during the day, and the soil has not yet thawed and the roots cannot fully supply the plant with water. The needles evaporate moisture without getting it from the roots, therefore they dry out and turn brown. Most often this happens from the side of the tree that faces the sun. To avoid spring burning helps, on the one hand, watering the plants before the onset of persistent frosts, on the other hand, protecting them from the sun in the spring.

The most susceptible to burning are breeds with soft, delicate needles. First of all, this applies to some junipers, yews, lawson cypress, Canadian spruce and some of their varieties. It is important for these species that they are protected from direct sunlight, even in winter, by a barrier - a high fence or a dense crown of a neighboring tree. Therefore, it is better to plant them in the shade of fences or tall conifers. In extremely cold winters with little snow cover, when the soil freezes deeply, other conifers can also burn, although this does not happen often.

Left... before planting, remove the wrapper from the roots, trying not to disturb the coma

All conifers do not tolerate blocking and prolonged excessive soil moisture. In such conditions, their roots easily rot and die off, the plants get sick and die. Consequently, a garden using conifers should be located in an area with low groundwater levels, otherwise drainage of the entire site and drainage of water is necessary.

Conifers feel most comfortable with high air humidity, but infrequent precipitation. The proximity of garden ponds and even more natural reservoirs contributes to the freshness and brightness of the needles and reduces the likelihood of burning.

The soil... with all the variety of conifers, their preferences in relation to the soil are quite standard. Slightly acidic, rather loose, moisture-absorbing soils are optimal. The richness of the soil is rather a disadvantage: conifers do not need high doses of nitrogen, from it the growths are greatly extended and ripen worse.

There are many conifers that grow in dry, water-permeable soil. They form many species, differing in height, growth rate, shape and color of needles. The most adapted to dry soil include:

juniper: Chinese, horizontal, common, recumbent and Cossack;

Siberian microbiota;

pines: white, mountain, ordinary, black, spinous and yellow;

ate: white, Brevera and prickly.

Purchase and landing... when buying conifers, you should pay attention to the fact that they have a certain shape, and the needles have an intense color. There should be a lot of germinated roots in a container with soil, which, however, should not form a dense, knocked down mass. The soil must be moist. For crops sold in spring and autumn with roots in the ground (usually nursery plants), the roots should be wrapped in damp cloth or netting. You should choose plants with the most developed root system.

Conifers should be planted at such a distance from each other that they can grow freely without the subsequent need for pruning. Fast-growing conifers are best planted at a distance of 3-5 m from each other, slow-growing - at a distance of 1-3 m, and creeping - 2-3 pcs. per square meter. Young plantings must be closely monitored for at least the entire first year of their life in the garden: shade in early spring, provide watering, sprinkle, weed, maintain a layer of mulch in the trunk circle.

December 21, 2014

Coniferous trees have long been famous for their healing and decorative properties. The most popular representatives of this family are evergreen pines, which have 120 species. The place of their growth in areas with a temperate climate is the plains, and with a tropical climate - mountain valleys. Pine trees have healing properties and serve as a worthy decoration for any landscape. Bright lush greenery and elegant fluffy branches delight the eye. They never cease to be admired all year round.

Mountain pine, description

This coniferous tree is a very beautiful and useful plant. Nowadays, gardeners are passionate about this culture. It is increasingly planted in personal plots. The most popular species is the mountain pine. This type of coniferous plant has a variety of shapes and sizes. Grows as a fluffy bush or small tree. Or it can be a ground cover form of a plant. The characteristic features of the mountain pine are:

Dark brown scales that cover the top of the trunk. Short, twisted, hard needles.

Small cones have short legs and are colored gray-brown. This pine blossoms and bears fruit since the age of ten.

The mountain pine tree, the photo of which you see, has a number of advantages:

It is very branchy and compact. This is important when planning plantings on the site. It tolerates low temperatures and drought well. It grows on any soil. Not susceptible to disease. Tolerant to air pollution and soil compaction. Does not suffer from heavy and frequent snowfalls.

Disadvantages include slow growth. Due to its excellent decorative properties, it is used for landscape decoration.

Planting in autumn

Mountain pine is planted in autumn. The most favorable time is September, the middle of the month. If you plant a seedling later, it will not have time to take root. For the period of winter cold weather, the young tree should be covered with burlap or other suitable material. This will save it from frost, and later - from sunburn. When mid-April arrives, the shelter needs to be removed.

The mountain pine is a photophilous plant. Planting and care is carried out in sun-drenched areas. In the shade, the tree will grow poorly. Prefers light soils. If the ground is not friable, drainage should be done to a depth of twenty centimeters. Sand, broken brick or expanded clay are suitable for this. It would be nice to fertilize the soil with compost fertilizer: 100-150 g per planting space. If possible, use a mixture of soil, humus, sand and peat for planting. It is important to remember one feature of this tree - roots that are not covered by the ground die very quickly.

Planting pine seedlings in the fall is carried out in holes 60 cm deep, one meter in diameter or more, depending on the size. The root collar does not go deep, but should be flush with the ground. After planting, abundant watering and mulching of the soil with sawdust, wood chips or peat is necessary. Remember, trees of 4-5 years of age have the best survival rate. If it is planned to plant several conifers on the site, a certain distance between them should be observed. For this view, two meters are enough.

Scots pine, description

This evergreen coniferous tree is native to Asia and Europe. It can reach forty meters in height. The crown of young trees has a pyramidal shape, while in old trees it is loose. Scots pine is distinguished by a straight trunk and reddish bark. Pine planting in autumn is carried out in clay, peat or sandy soils. She is unpretentious to them. It can grow from a seed. It is enough to collect the cones in winter and treat them with a special solution against fungal diseases.

Scotch pine is easy to grow. The main thing is that when planting the roots are not exposed, there should be a clod of earth on them. Otherwise, the seedlings will not take root and die. The advantage of this species is rapid growth, and the disadvantage is the intolerance of gas pollution and smoke in the air. This is why the forest beauty does not adorn city streets.

How to care?

Scots pine is an unpretentious coniferous tree. Planting and nursing are carried out for the first two years. During this period, you need to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers. In subsequent years, there is no need for this. A lot of needles always fall from the tree. You do not need to remove it. A thick litter is formed from the twigs, in which organic matter gradually accumulates. By feeding on them, the tree will grow normally.

Scots pine tolerates drought well and does not need watering. Planting and grooming are carried out as needed. Seedlings and young trees need to be moistened. Stagnant water does not tolerate well. This type of coniferous tree is resistant to winter cold. Only young pines need to be covered. Spruce branches or burlap are suitable for this.

Usage

This coniferous tree looks amazingly beautiful in individual plantings. To form a beautiful crown, they carefully trim and pinch the tops of the branches. A single tree does not require a large area, but it will not suffer the inconvenience of large plants of a different species planted nearby. Scots pine is used as a supplement to create hedges.

Historical information about the fruits of cedar pine

Thousands of years ago, the inhabitants of the Mediterranean countries were the first to appreciate the beneficial properties of pine nuts. Even in ancient times, the Romans used large white seeds to make wine. Ancient people realized that to quench thirst, get rid of heartburn, overcome male weakness, you need to use the fruits of the cedar tree.

Soon, the fame of the miraculous healing properties of the nut spread throughout the world. During the reign of Peter I, Russia traded them profitably with Sweden, Persia and France. In nature, there are 28 species of this tree with similar edible seeds. But despite this, it was the pine nuts from Russia that were of particular value, which are still the main wealth of the Siberian taiga.

Cedar pine, description

The life of this coniferous tree is measured in centuries. Some specimens grow up to 850 years old, although the average age is 5-6 centuries. The cedar pine is called the Siberian cedar. In nature, it grows in the forest zone and occupies vast territories. They are called coniferous forests. Sanatoriums are often built in these places.

Cedar pine belongs to the large-sized species of conifers. Planting and leaving is time consuming. But all costs are compensated when the tree grows and gives a bountiful harvest of healthy tasty nuts.The height of an adult pine can reach 35 meters, and the diameter of the trunk is two. The dense crown of young trees has a conical shape, and in adults it is ovoid. The trunk is covered with gray-brown bark with cracks, and young shoots are covered with a reddish downy. Long and soft triangular needles are collected in bunches of five. After 4-6 years old needles fall off, new ones appear in their place. Cones of light brown color are large, in their cells there are many pine nuts, which are the main wealth.

The pine tree, the photo of which you see, grows slowly. For a year, it adds 25-30 cm in height. For example: a twenty-year-old tree reaches a height of 2.5 meters. In its natural environment, cedar bears fruit from the age of 40-70, and in gardens, with good care, from 15-20.

Cedar pine, planting

This tree is capricious, demanding on the composition of the soil. Although in its natural environment it grows in different conditions. These can be sands, swamps and rocky slopes. Planting cedar pine on your site requires preparation. The fact is that large cedars do not tolerate any interference in the process of their growth. During transplantation, they experience stress: after all, they will have to get used to a different climate and different growing conditions. Pine planting in the fall is carried out in pre-dug deep holes, taking into account the size of the roots of large trees. The bark of the cedar pine is very thin. In order not to accidentally damage it, you need to carefully and carefully treat the transportation of the tree.

When planting, it must be borne in mind that the pine is pollinated by the wind. Therefore, several trees should be planted at a distance of eight meters from each other, otherwise the harvest should not be expected. It is advisable to immediately identify the plant for a permanent place of growth. At first, systematic watering and fertilizing with fertilizers is carried out. So the seedlings will get stronger faster. The trees that have taken root should have dark green needles and grow by 10 cm in the first year. Planting pine trees in the fall is carried out by 2-3 year old seedlings. In the early years, pruning can be omitted. It is enough to break off a few lateral buds on the central shoot.

The benefits of pine nuts

Siberian pine fruits have a huge range of medicinal properties and are of great nutritional value. They are rich in balanced proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements. Pine nuts are eaten and widely used in cooking in different countries. They are the raw material for valuable nutritive oil.

For a long time, pine nuts have been used in folk medicine for the treatment of stomach, gastritis and pancreatitis. The ground cake is contained in food vitamin supplements. Even walnut shells have valuable qualities: anti-inflammatory and analgesic tinctures are prepared from them. They help get rid of rheumatism, arthritis and osteochondrosis. Eczema, lichen and other skin diseases are successfully treated with wrapping and lotions from the decoction of the same shell. The seeds of Siberian pine cones cope with vitamin deficiency, weight loss, help to restore strength and increase immunity.

Pine from the forest: how to plant it correctly?

Planting pine trees in the fall from the forest is carried out with healthy, undamaged seedlings. The end of September or the beginning of October is the best time for this. The sequence is as follows:

• Deep pits are dug. If several trees are planned to be planted, the distance between them should be four meters.
• In the forest, the edge of the forest lit by the sun or the edge of the forest is chosen. If you take a tree from a darkened place, it will be weak and will hardly take root in a new place.
• You should take 1-2-year-old pines with a height of 40-70 cm.
• It is imperative to remember or to mark with something the landmarks of the tree relative to the cardinal points. Plant a pine tree in your area in the same way.
• Next, dig in the plant without damaging the roots, then remove it from the hole. This must be done carefully so that a clod of earth does not crumble, and the roots are not exposed.
• The dug tree is placed in a bag and placed in a bulky container for transportation.
• A bucket or more land is taken from the forest from under the pine. It contains fungi in which the root system of the dug tree has developed.
• If the roots begin to dry out during transportation, they should be moistened.
• Before planting, the bottom of the dug hole is covered with forest soil. Mineral fertilizers are added to it and a bucket of water is poured out.
• Planting a pine in the fall is carried out with a seedling, which is placed in a hole, sprinkled first with forest soil, and then with ordinary soil.
• After that, the earth around the trunk is lightly compacted and the plant is well watered again.
• Direct sunlight can damage the seedlings. Therefore, they are covered with burlap.
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