Larch on the stem: planting and care characteristics

Creating on the site a cosiness and beauty, it is not necessary to forget about coniferous trees. They have a special attracting beauty and charm. And if a tree is to be applied to a tree with a cultivation form, then the garden plot will be unusual for envy and surprise to all neighbors.

Larch on the stem is perfection itself. This beauty is not everyone. So there is an opportunity with the help of such an ornamental tree to make your site unique.

Characteristics of larch

Larch - this is the only coniferous tree in our region, dropping needles to the winter period.

The color of the needles is mainly green. During the season larch changes color three times. In the spring, light green needles wake up, which in summer acquire a dark, noble shade. And in autumn, larch pleases the eye with a bright yellow dress with a rich golden tint. There are, of course, atypical species, such as blue larch. Needles of the tree to the touch are soft, fluffy, an average length of 3 cm.

The tree itself is quite strong, stable, not capricious. He loves well-consecrated places and fertile soil.

Types of larch

Larchs are of different heights and forms of crown.

The main species of larch:

• European;
• Siberian;
• Japanese.

Larch can reach 50 meters in height. Despite the stagnancy and power of such a tree, it is usually not visible in garden areas due to its large dimensions. There are also dwarf varieties of larch. The most rational variant is considered to be varietal species of larch.

Shtambovye species are not so great. The length of the tree depends on the height of the graft. The crown of larch on the stem may be different. Everything depends on desire and imagination. The most common forms are spherical, columnar and, of course, weeping. The latter is gaining popularity.

The species of larch on the stamp is huge. Pendula larch is quite common varieties, and among the Japanese larch the advantage is given to Diana.

There are other popular varieties:

• Western larch.
• American.
• Lubarsky.
• European.
• Bullets.

You can choose the desired variety that meets all the necessary criteria and tastes.

Description of common varieties

Larch European on the stem is widespread. And quite often it is used for decorating plots.

The European species of larch has several varieties: Repens, Kornik and many others.

Larch Pendula thin-scaly has a weeping shape of the crown. Characterized by slow growth, which allows a long time to keep the decorative look decent. The height of the tree can reach up to 10 m.

Larch weeping on the stem looks just great. The crown is rich, fluffy. The branches of the Pendula hang down to the ground and are spread by a rich green carpet.

Needles of this variety are tender, soft. The color is green, with a blue tint.

The tree is unpretentious. In landscape design it looks beautiful and harmonious.

Larch Diana on the stem attracts attention with its unusual twigs. Shoots have a spiral shape. Curly twigs gracefully flow to the ground. Impressive decoration of larch on the stem are the shisels of bright pink color.

The height of the tree varies from 8 to 10 cm.

The bark of larch also stands out, having a red-brown color.

Such a plant is certainly worthy of admiring views. Larch weeping on the stem will delight the eye and surprise with its singularity.

Conditions for planting larch

Having acquired such a wonderful ornamental plant, it is worth considering the time and the rules of planting. Otherwise, instead of joy, you can acquire a poorly growing or dead larch.

The place to choose should be considered. It is very difficult to transfer such a transplant, and there is a high probability of plant death.

Planting larch on the stem requires attention and preparation. First you need to decide on the time of landing. The best period is considered to be early spring or the first part of autumn.

It is better to choose a sunny place for planting. But the penumbra is also quite suitable.

Soil larch respects the lung, well drained. Sand is not suitable for growing a decorative tree. But larch, in principle, rather unpretentious trees.

It is worth considering that the swampy place will be disastrous for decorative larch. It is advisable to think about the remoteness of groundwater when planting.

Care of the larch

Care for decorative larch is not too time consuming. Even beginners will be fairly simple.

It is only necessary to consider the basic rules of care:

1. Watering the trees. Adult larch can safely endure a short drought. But young trees need periodic irrigation. Do not let the soil dry out. In this case, the plant will look sluggish, and the green - dull.
2. At first, do not neglect the feeding of the tree. Especially in a period of active growth. Growing, gaining strength, larch needs phosphorus fertilizers with the addition of potassium.
3. Do not allow the spread and prevalence of weeds near the larch trunk. The soil needs to be loosened so that the root system develops well.
4. It is better to cover the lambs first with winter burlap.

Experienced gardeners recommend mulching the soil for its fertility and friability.

Many gardeners process seedlings from pests. But it is rather for the prevention. Larch, as a rule, has good immunity.

Observing the usual methods of care, you can achieve excellent results, create a whole collection of larch on the stem in your garden.

Methods of reproduction

Reproduction of ornamental larch is a rather difficult process. And not everyone can be successful from the first.

It's easier, of course, to buy seedlings in the nursery. But many people like to experiment.

Reproduction of larch basically can be carried out in two ways:

• Seeds;
• Cuttings.

To use the first method, it is necessary to collect ripe cones. Pull out the seeds and soak them in water for up to 2 weeks. After the seeds are placed in a container with moist sand to a depth of 5 mm. And leave them alone until next year. The only thing is to make sure that the sand remains moist all the time.

Plant the seedlings in the open ground in spring, after a tangible warming. But it is better to hold them for a year in greenhouse conditions, planting the seedlings in spacious containers.

Cutting is a method more complicated than the previous one. This method is used mainly in nurseries.

Crown formation

To achieve the desired beauty, the condition of the crown should be monitored periodically. Formation should be done once a month or one and a half. For the growth of new shoots, the branches of the tree are shortened. Pruning should be done carefully. Do not get too carried away.

Decorative advantages of weeping larch

When grown on its own plot of larch on the stem does not require much effort. But what a beautiful view you can create in your environment.

You can create a variety of compositions. Decorative larch will look elegantly alone on the lawn. Among the flower beds, larch on the stem will look like a base of vegetable decor. Larch is decorative and fits perfectly when decorating an alpine hill.

The compositions from different varieties of European and Japanese larch look great.