Queen of landscapes - western Tui Teddy

The evergreen tree, which our ancestors identified with a house for spirits and considered to have magical powers, is not only spruce and pine, but also includes numerous species of thuja. Varieties are surprised by a variety of shapes and colors, some have a high conical shape, others are small and spread over the surface of the earth.

Healing properties

Inhaling of therapeutic fumes tuy removes the accumulated fatigue and stress, quickly restores after illness. This species of conifers distinguishes a large number of phytoncides and biologically active substances, suppresses the reproduction of harmful microorganisms, and has a health-enhancing effect on the body. The air filled with phytoncides stimulates the human immune system to strengthen. Numerous countries of Europe at the legislative level secured the landing of tui near hospitals, children's institutions and administrative buildings.

The choice of dwarf conifers available for home gardeners has increased significantly in the past decade. Western Tui Teddy is a relatively new variety of ornamental coniferous plants, but it has already become very common in Europe. Due to their accurate growth and evergreen leaves, they are recommended for the creation of alpine hills, landscapes decoration, heath gardens, bordering zones, well decorated stony gardens in Japanese style. Those who live in cities, tuya dwarf can serve as a wonderful decoration of balconies, terraces and loggias. Colors range from blue-green to dark green, at extreme temperatures, the color changes from golden to bronze. It feels good in winter at low temperatures, but can change color to brown. They are unpretentious in the care, durable, ideal for small solar yards. Due to the unusual lush appearance she was given the name - Bear cub.

Appearance

This native from the eastern part of North America grows wild in moist forests, where it is commonly called the "tree of life". The root system of these trees is branched and located on the surface, does not like solid compacted soil. In height, they vary in size from 0.5 m to 1.2 m.

Among the smallest evergreen bushes , the western Tui Teddy is known, which has the shape of a globe 0.3 to 0.6 m in height, thin, densely sprouted shoots with non-barbed sprouts. Has a spherical crown, which with age becomes more friable.

Growth rate

Western Tui Teddy grows slowly enough. According to the American Conifer Society, dwarf conifers grow from 7 to 15 cm per year, reaching sizes from 1 to 2 meters in the range of 10 to 15 years. While planting always takes into account their final growth, these small evergreens will change the appearance of the landscape very slowly.

Landing Instructions

• The plant grown in the container is abundantly watered.

• Dig a hole two times the size of the root in the width.

• If the soil is in very poor condition, add compost and drainage from claydite and gravel 15 cm thick to the pit. Fresh manure is inadmissible.

• Carefully transfer the wood from the container and install it into the hole.

• Around the root, soil, sand and peat are filled in a ratio of 1: 1: 1 and compacted.

• It is thoroughly watered.

• It is desirable to sprinkle soil around the planted plant with pine bark, peat or mown grass. This makes it possible to retain moisture at the roots and nutrients during watering.

• In winter, the roots lie down lapnik, which frightens off the field mice and prevents them from digging up the plant.

Care

In the first year after planting, regular watering is required, this is required by the root system that the western Teddy has. Planting and care is performed in acidic, slightly alkaline and well-drained soil. The need for water is moderate, plants prefer constantly moist soil and air, do not tolerate swampy or chronically dry plots of land. Weekly watering stimulates good growth, irrigation is increased in hot dry periods in the morning or evening. Best of all, they grow on well-warmed and sunlit areas, although many varieties can demolish pritenyemye place. If thai dwarf grows in poor soil, the addition of fertilizers is mandatory. Recommendations for applying fertilizers are different, but there is a general opinion - to introduce fertilizers in small quantities in the spring, after the snow melted and the earth softened. When refining with fertilizers, it can quickly grow and lose its round shape. It is necessary to avoid fertilizers containing herbicides. A young, newly planted bush is best hidden, covering it with covering material or kraft paper.

Pruning and protection

Western Tui Teddy is best formed in spring, although pruning is not necessary for this species, as it maintains its shape well without external assistance. The constant soil moisture and good air circulation promote healthy growth. Winter shedding of internal brown foliage is part of the normal growth process.

Depending on the variety and location, dwarf tuya can be attacked by a spider mite, bugs or insects. For the control of pests, an evergreen plant is treated with fungicides. For the prevention of fungal diseases, you can use Bordeaux liquid 1%. If the bush was attacked by aphids, treatment with insecticides is necessary in the period of 7-10 days.