As you know, pine trees produce a lot of oxygen. Many people want to plant a pine in their yard to breathe fresh coniferous air. But if you do not have a large plot, then Weimutova Pine Minimus will suit you. In the article you will find its description and growing rules.
Botanical Description and Features
Pine has a dwarf, slowly growing form. The width of the crown is 1-1.5 m, the height of the pine is about 0.8-1 m. The needles are not long, soft, bluish-green in color. Stacked in 5 pieces in bunches. It has thick, small shoots. Planted pine in small areas, looks great Minimus on the Alpine hills. It grows both individually and with other conifers.
For this variety are characteristic:
- adapts well to low temperatures;
- It is resistant to strong winds;
- withstands snow piles;
- much more resistant to gas and smoke than, for example, Ordinary Pine;
- takes root on all types of soils.
Video: Characteristics of Weymouth Pine
Landing rules
Minimus is perfect for growing in your own garden or on a personal plot. Planting a Minimus is very simple, and even a beginner can handle it. The main thing is to be patient and knowledge about this beautiful pine.
Important! Before planting a tree, check the soil, because the Weymouth pine does not grow on saline soil.
Seedling Selection
It is recommended to buy seedlings in stores that specialize in them. Pine with potted roots is a priority. Young stems should bend easily, there should be no signs of rotting or pests.
Soil preparation
Having chosen the area of the site on which the landing is supposed, you need to dig the soil with a shovel. Stones, weeds and roots removed. Are best suited areas with loamy or sandy loam soil.
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Phased landing
You can plant a Minimus using these recommendations:
- Dig a hole about 70 cm deep.
- A drainage layer is required on the bottom of the recess. For this, pieces of brick or pebble are suitable.
- In the ground, which will then be filled with a hole, you need to mix a little nitroammophosk and sand. If the soil has a high degree of acidity, lime must be added.
- Then it is necessary to place the seedling in the recess along with the soil on the roots.
- Then fill the recess with prepared soil. The neck of the plant must be left parallel to the ground.
- Only after finishing planting, the seedling needs to be watered.
Care
The pine tree is not very demanding in care and will not cause much trouble. It is necessary to adhere to several recommendations that will help to obtain the desired result.
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Watering and feeding
Mature trees almost do not require frequent hydration. Young need to be watered twice a day. Abundantly need to be watered in spring and autumn. Watering in the fall will help the plant winter. 10–15 L of water is enough to water one tree. You need to moisten with an interval of 14-22 days.
It is necessary to control that there is no stagnation of water. Initial feeding is performed during planting, for it you will need humus or nitroammofosk. Ripen plants do not lack nutrition, and young seedlings need to be fed with complex fertilizers.
Cultivation of the earth
Loosening the soil should be done every few weeks to supply the root system with oxygen. Also, the earth needs to be mulched. Mulching inhibits condensation and reduces weed growth. For mulching, you can use sawdust or peat. It is advisable to renew the mulch layer in the fall.
Pruning
Minimus does not require special changes to the crown. She already has a nice round shape. Some gardeners trim the top of the crown to create interesting shapes. This does not affect tree growth.
Winter preparations
Winter frosts do not bring special difficulties to the trees of Weymouth Pine because of their good tolerance to low temperatures. Significantly big inconvenience is caused by sunburn in the last days of winter and the first week of spring.
Young specimens under the age of 5 years are especially tormented by this type of burns. Therefore, they are usually covered in late autumn with white non-woven material. After the snow melts, the material is removed.
Diseases and Pests
Pines of this species can get sick with a rust fungus. In order to avoid infection, it is recommended not to plant seedlings closely with currants, mountain ash, gooseberries and hawthorn. They are the main carriers of disease.
If stains of a bright orange mushroom still form on the crown, it must be sprayed with Rogor or Bordeaux liquid three times. Young plants are unstable to shyutta. In infected trees, the needles become yellowish and fall off.Important! Seedlings require prophylactic feeding with organic fertilizers.
Landscape design application
Minimus is very often used in landscape design and landscaping. These trees do not grow quickly and for a long time do not lose the necessary appearance. They are great for performing all kinds of compositions. They are planted next to shrubs, vines, larches and flowers.
Minimus will fit perfectly in any garden or garden. Judging by the reviews of amateur gardeners and professionals, this tree will be the decoration of any garden. Due to its small size and flexible structure, it is suitable for the realization of all your ideas.
