Root Tui system: features, photos, sizes

Most gardeners when choosing evergreen coniferous plants prefer to unpretentious and very beautiful tree - tue. In its appearance, thuya resembles its closest relatives: juniper and cypress. It is characterized by a pyramidal shape, rich in crown, soft scaly pine needles and grows like a shrub.

Description of appearance and features of Tui

In our country this evergreen tree grows in almost all strips. And this is due to the fact that Tuya can adapt to any weather conditions and climate. This compact plant, which does not take up much space, but it is surprisingly fluffy. Therefore, it is often planted in close rows by each other, creating a hedge. Tui root system also has compact dimensions, growing not in breadth, but in depth.

Representative Kiparisov reaches a height of 20 meters, but usually in Russia the height of the plant does not exceed 4 meters. Tui - tree-long-liver, the maximum recorded age of the coniferous beauty is 150 years.

How to plant this evergreen shrub and what should be taken into account when planting it? We will talk about this in our article.

What is the root system of Tui

Tuya is an unpretentious shrub that tolerates completely different soil composition. But on fertile soil from it it is possible to expect greater fluffiness of needles. Tuya loves the sun, but not direct sunlight throughout the day. Therefore, it is worth considering the tree planting not only from a design point of view, but also from a biological one.

The most optimal place for a tree is the penumbra, but the full shady side will not allow the crown to beautifully raspushitsya. The choice of the site does not affect the quality or growth of the shrubbery: thick, thin roots, intertwining with each other, form a compact single system.

Planting a tree

After we have decided on the place of residence of our beautiful woman, we turn to planting a seedling. Begin:

• It is desirable to plant a thuja with a closed root system in the spring season. The system can be considered closed when the roots of the plant are placed in special containers, bags or earthen coma.
• The pit for planting should correspond to the size of the root system of the thui. Usually in width and depth, the figures are 1 meter. The plant needs to provide good drainage, which can be used as pebbles, expanded clay or broken brick.
• The soil mixture must consist of land in combination with peat or sand, a volume of 2 times less than the soil.
• For a coniferous plant to be well established, it is necessary to properly place the collar of the seedling. It should be located at ground level. If you plant higher or lower, the thuya will die.

If you decide to plant young trees in the form of an alley or a hedge, then in this case the landing pit will look like a trench. Below is a photo of the root system of Tui in a closed type.

Tui planting with open root system

An open root system indicates that the roots of the tree are in a natural state, without additional shelter in the form of a pot or container. The landing of such a plan of tui is not distinguished from anything from a closed type, except for one nuance. To avoid freezing of the roots, it should be planted exclusively in spring or autumn, but it is better in spring, since the risk of freezing of the plant is minimal. Spring planting will provide the plant with accelerated acclimatization and improved growth.

When planting a tree, it is necessary to take into account the variety to which it belongs. Larger species require more space to grow their root system. Therefore, the distance between planting trees should be calculated with this account. Landing pit should be at a distance of 1 to 3 meters from other garden crops.

Caring for an evergreen shrub

Depending on the climatic conditions, watering should be done as the soil dries out. In summer, watering should be no less than 3-4 days. This is quite enough for the root system of thuya. But the crown of the bush should be watered twice a day: morning and evening. This will preserve the rich color of the needles and improve the growth of shoots.

Removal of weed plants, loosening of the soil will ensure the healthy development of the evergreen shrub. When cultivating the soil, it is important to carry out the work carefully, since the roots of the thuja are superficial, and they can be damaged. The depth of loosening is allowed to be made up to 10 centimeters. To protect the root system of thuya from undesirable damage, you can come to the aid of backfilling from peat or sawdust.

What is the most popular variety of thuji

The tree-longevity has a variety of varieties, which differ in shape, color and development features. As a decoration of their garden plot, the Tui variety - Smaragd - is often used. In this representative, the crown has a conical shape and a saturated light-green pine needles, very lush, unlike other species, does not need regular pruning. This is due to the fact that the shoots grow slowly, but the crown of the tree is tight and very aesthetic. When planting several trees, you should calculate the distance between them so that the size of the root system of the Tumi Smaragd does not interfere with each other.

The peculiarity of this tui is that it is very shade-resistant and can survive low temperatures, down to -40C.

This variety is planted in the ground with an open root system of Thuya Smaragd. When planting a tree, drainage should be laid in order for the roots to feel well in the soil. It is important to note that not all types of thuja need drainage, which has a beneficial effect on the roots and does not allow them to rot. Also, drainage promotes good air exchange and preservation of the thermal regime.

Trimming of coniferous tree

Pruning plants is necessary to correct their shape and renew shoots. Since the spring begins the first pruning of thuja. Thanks to this, the crown of the tree becomes more magnificent, which serves as a beautiful ornament of your garden. The second time this operation is performed in August, the preparation for the cold season begins.

Beginning pruning is only necessary after the third year of tuja life.

The process itself is as follows: the tip of the thuja needs to be cut already, than the main trunk with the needles. Haircut should give the tree a pyramidal shape. As a result of such manipulations, sunlight will spread evenly throughout the branches. And the non-tree tree will not be denuded. If you remove young shoots with the first pruning, they will be updated more quickly, and there will be more of them.

Some professional gardeners use a large net for pruning. This allows you to create a uniform haircut, and, as a consequence, give the correct decorative form.

If you notice the dried twigs, they should definitely be removed.

Mineral fertilization of thuja

Tuya is a very picturesque decorative tree, which is of special interest to both professional gardeners and fans of the plant world. It requires care, like any living thing, but quite ordinary, which even a novice can do.

We have already learned a lot about the care, planting and features of this bushy tree. But it is important to note one more feature of Tui, which is relevant after the winter period.

Wintering is better to survive in a wrapped state, to save the tree crown and its shoots. And at the foot it is necessary to prepare a flooring from peat or sawdust to provide the necessary temperature regime over the entire depth of the root system of the thuja.

Spring fertilizing after winter hibernation with mineral fertilizers will help the plant to recover soon and give growth to new shoots. Such top dressing is carried out in the morning and evening hours in the first month of spring, in the moistened soil.

If a mineral fertilizer was laid during the initial planting of thuya, then the first two years it will not need additional fertilization. As soon as the first snow falls to the third spring, mineral fertilizer is already a necessity for the full maintenance of the growth and development of the tree.