Powerful and a big tree cedar! Planting and caring for it, despite its parameters, is not at all difficult. The main thing is to find a place for this beauty. Nowadays, the cedar tree has become very popular due to the benefits it brings to humans. When asked how to grow cedar, for example, on summer cottage, the answer is found: breeders have bred dwarf varieties of this tree. Ordinary cedars can reach a height of 30 meters or more, while dwarf cedars barely grow to 1 meter. They look beautiful both in single plantings and in group plantings. has proven itself perfectly as a hedge; it tolerates cutting perfectly, which allows you to give free rein to your imagination and create a variety of green shapes. In addition to giving beauty, this tree also provides health benefits.
Since ancient times, it has been believed that cedar is the elixir of youth, it is a symbol of power. Its action is especially important for men's health and power. It has also been established that this plant is a source of healing energy. If you relax for an hour every day near the evergreen miracle of nature, you can completely get rid of many diseases. So cedar, planting and caring for which will not cause you much trouble, can take its rightful place on your site. This article will help you learn how to grow beautiful and healthy ones at home.
Cedar looks great in the country. This evergreen tree all year round will please his beautiful view. It belongs to the pine family and can live up to 800-1000 years. As it grows, this long-lived plant acquires several peaks and a dense crown.
Old cedars are distinguished by brown, with a grayish tint, cracked bark in the form of rough scales. Young shoots dark brown with a huge amount of long red hairs. The needles are dark green, soft, grow in bunches of 5 needles, triangular with small notches, reaching a length of 5 to 15 cm.
Cedar is a monoecious plant; both female and male cones grow on it. The female cedar cone is located at the end of the shoot, and the male one is at the base. Pollination occurs thanks to the wind. The buds are conical in shape and up to 10 mm long. A mature cone reaches 15 cm in length and 5-10 cm in width. They are diamond-shaped and have a brown tint. Young cones are ovoid in shape and purple tint. Full maturation occurs within 15-16 months. Cedar begins to bear fruit, planting and caring for it according to all the rules, at the age of fifty years.
The seeds of the evergreen beauty are large, dark brown, ovoid in shape. One cone can ripen from 50 to 150 seeds.
Before you learn how to plant cedar, you need to familiarize yourself with what types exist in nature and how each of them is characterized so that you can choose for yourself best option. In total, the genus of cedar trees includes 4 tall species:
Growing cedar begins with selecting a suitable place for the plant. recommended where the soil is not too dry and rich in nutrients. Plants in the neighborhood should be lower than the cedar because it requires high levels of light as it grows. Trees that have reached the age of 7-8 years can already develop normally further in partial shade.
The very first thing you need to know is that cedar seedlings should be located at a distance of 7-8 m from each other. Marking the area when planting is very important stage work. It is necessary to ensure that the distance from the tree to the house and nearby buildings is at least 3 m. These distances must be maintained so that the powerful root system of the plant does not destroy the foundations of structures over time.
When you are done with the markings, you can start planting; this is not a difficult process at all. Cedar is not too picky about soil and does not require additional bedding. In hard soil, it is recommended to fill in a drainage layer (15-20 cm) consisting of coarse sand or broken bricks.
Cedar trees usually do not need watering when grown in the garden. Young trees and cedar seedlings are an exception; in dry and hot summers they need to be watered. Moderate watering is required to avoid moisture stagnation.
Evergreens also tolerate dry air calmly. But at the same time, young cedars need to be periodically sprayed summer days. This way you will provide the needles with a rich color.
How to grow cedar so that it is strong, beautiful and healthy? The answer to this question is simple - you need to properly care for it. While the plant is still young, it grows very slowly, giving way to other coniferous and deciduous species. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that small and still weak cedar seedlings do not disappear in the shade and thickets of their more fast neighbors. It is necessary to remove self-sowing foreign plants in a timely manner.
The tree will grow best in an area open to sunlight. The evergreen beauty does not tolerate an excess of nitrogen, this can lead to poor development of the root system. At the same time, it requires potassium.
Seedlings need mulching, it will keep the roots in winter time from frostbite when severe frosts. Every year it is recommended to increase the layer of mulch, this will promote the formation of adventitious roots.
In spring and autumn, the circle of soil around the trunk can be mulched with organic matter. IN summer period It is recommended to feed cedar twice a month with complex
You need to choose cedar seedlings very carefully. It is better to purchase those that are sold in containers or with a large lump of earth on the roots. This condition increases the chances that the plant will tolerate transplantation well. It is recommended to buy 2-3 year old seedlings. If the planting material shows exposed roots and yellow withered needles, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.
Having selected seedlings, you can begin planting, adhering to the following recommendations:
To grow cedar from a nut, you first need to choose the right seeds. Make sure that the planting material does not have unpleasant odor and not covered in mold. Now that the material has been selected, you can begin sowing.
Before sowing, so that the seedlings are not damaged by the fungus, the seeds must be pickled in a weak solution of manganese for two hours.
The seeds do not germinate immediately; first they undergo a long preparation, which lasts about 5 months. The first step of preparation is soaking the seeds in water for 3 days; you need to change the water daily. After this, the nuts are mixed with sand, moistened and placed in a fabric bag. Now you need to place them in a wooden box with holes on the sides and put them in the refrigerator. Planting material should be checked periodically and moistened as needed. If mold is noticed on a nut, it is immediately thrown away and the sand is changed.
After six months, the nuts are thoroughly washed and planted in pots to a depth of 1 cm. Sandy soil is used for this. At room temperature After 30 days the seeds will germinate. Now the seedlings can be placed in a lighted place, but not in direct sunlight.
With the onset of summer, the pots can be taken outside so that the plants gradually get used to the air and sun. After some time, small seedlings can be transplanted into loose soil.
When coniferous forests are far from your home, you really want to settle in a plant that will envelop your yard with an intoxicating and healing pine aroma. Cedar is perfect for this purpose. Due to its large size, it is often used for landscaping large parks and squares. On suburban area a tall handsome man will also look great, especially paired with a birch tree, but what to do if you have small dacha and the site is not characterized by endless open spaces? You can find a way out by planting a dwarf cedar in your dacha.
Here are some varieties of dwarf cedar:
What benefits does cedar bring to humanity, why, especially in Lately, so the interest in this evergreen plant has increased? This is explained by the fact that the tree has extraordinary properties:
A bright representative of evergreen coniferous trees is part of the Pine family. Siberian cedar (lat. Pínus sibírica) also known as “Siberian cedar pine”. The culture is widespread in the Eastern and Western Siberia. Distinctive feature coniferous tree - a massive, multi-tiered crown with large branches. The whorled structure (a special arrangement of branches in which several leaves emerge from each shoot) makes the plant especially attractive. The slow development of the crop is caused by a short period of vegetative growth - only 45 days a year. Under favorable conditions, pine lives up to 800 years. An adult representative often reaches about 40 meters in length. There are known cases when the diameter of Siberian cedar was more than 3 meters. You don't have to be afraid to grow a bulky, giant tree at home. Breeders have bred no less useful dwarf subspecies of the crop.
Low-growing varieties of Siberian pine have been bred for growing at home.
There are several reasons for growing a coniferous tree at home:
The tree has a very branched crown. Therefore, you should choose a free, spacious area of the site.
The minimum distance between green spaces must be at least six meters. You should retreat 3 meters from the foundation of buildings. Dwarf representatives can be planted a little closer.
Siberian pine prefers brightly lit areas. Young representatives can tolerate semi-shaded areas well. The plant is frost-resistant and not demanding on microclimatic conditions.
Cedar Siberian pine refers to moisture-loving crops. IN summer season wood absorbs a lot of moisture. Therefore, during the hot months, it is necessary to water the plant regularly as the soil dries out.
In autumn, in preparation for the dormant phase, watering should be reduced. You can notice a slowdown in the process of draining the earthen clod.
IN winter period At rest, a plant planted in a container practically does not need watering. The soil mixture in the container may dry out due to low air humidity. Trees consume moisture from the ground in very small quantities.
Siberian cedar is a moisture-loving crop. But excessive soil moisture or stagnant water will destroy the pine.
Excessive soil moisture can destroy the plant.
The absence of a dormant stage leads to slower growth in the next growing season. Therefore, for several months a year it is necessary to provide the coniferous representative with cooler climatic conditions.
Siberian cedar planted in a container can be transferred to glazed loggia, cellar, veranda or winter Garden. Water only as needed. With the onset of spring warmth, it is necessary to gradually move the flowerpot to a sunny place.
Seedlings with a closed root system should be replanted permanently immediately after the morning frosts have subsided - in early spring. You can also plant purchased Siberian cedar in the fall, immediately after the end of the growing season.
The ideal age for replanting pine is about 5 years. The height of the trunk is no more than one meter. The diameter of the stem is about two centimeters. When planting there is a chance to save root system in integrity.
With large representatives of conifers it is much more difficult. Replanting an adult cedar is usually done in winter. In the cold season, you can dig up a large earthen ball and save most of the rhizome. As a rule, the cedar root system is severely damaged.
The ideal age of pine for replanting is 5 years.
During the recovery period, the plant releases a component that attracts pests. If the crop is severely weakened, bark beetles can penetrate under the bark and lay larvae. It will not be possible to save the pine tree. Therefore, replanting an overgrown cedar is extremely risky.
Before planting you should:
To naturally form a dense, even crown, the plant should be allowed to grow freely in an open area. The coniferous plant is unpretentious. Therefore, there is no need to further intervene in the development process. It is enough to periodically clean the conifer from damaged and dead branches.
If the plant is used as an element garden design, you can give the crown the appropriate shape. It is not recommended to prune plants younger than five years old. Best time year for pruning - early spring.
It is advisable to use sharp garden pruners. The instrument should be thoroughly disinfected with alcohol. The affected areas must be treated with a healing component (var).
Cedar pine is an excellent representative of the flora for creating dwarf miniatures.
Amazing miniature of Siberian pine.
Using oriental techniques you can create a skillful bonsai. The pliability and elegance of the trunk and shoots contribute to the design of a smaller, exact copy of a coniferous tree.
Features of planting a tree can be found in the video:
To grow outdoors, it is enough to provide the following minimum conditions:
Siberian cedar is a very sustainable crop. The plant is not afraid of severe frosts.
Siberian pine is a frost-resistant plant.
In winter, there is no need to cover the plant with mulch and protective material. In open soil, cedar does not need regular feeding and pruning.
The coniferous plant has a large and branched root system. Therefore, the choice of container should be taken seriously. For young cedars, it is advisable to choose small containers with drainage holes and side openings for air circulation.
The kit must include a tray to collect excess liquid. As the root system and crown develop, it is necessary to use a larger container.
Cedar pine prefers loose and fertile soil. It is not recommended to use mixtures containing peat for growing. The multicomponent fossil causes rotting of the root system.
To protect the plant from pests, you should add some oxidizing agents to the soil. You can use a natural solution citric acid and pine needles.
During planting, a biogrowth stimulator should be added to the soil. The perfect combination components contained in the drug "Kornevin".
The plant does not require regular feeding. It is advisable not to experiment with chemicals. Preparations for indoor crops can harm conifers. Products with natural composition have been developed specifically for growing cedar.
To feed cedar you should use a special vermicompost.
Biohumus "Kedronik", made from pine nut waste, is ideal for cedar wood. The fertilizer also includes Siberian soil. The drug can not only be applied to the soil, but also sprayed onto cedar needles. It has a particularly effective effect after the appearance of yellowness on the leaves.
Most often, cedar trees are affected by the common engraver. Mass attacks of conifers begin at the end of May. Spotting pests is quite easy. Beetles gnaw small holes in the bark.
The cedar will produce resin to control pests on its own. Inaction will result in females entering the stem. Once the larvae are deposited, it is almost impossible to save the tree.
As preventive measures you can use systemic insecticides, inject into the trunk biological means protection, as well as promptly clean the crop from affected areas.
Massive attacks of bark beetles can destroy a pine tree.
On initial stage Can mechanical method collect and destroy all affected areas. If the insect population has covered the entire plant, it is necessary to treat the soil with “Aktara” and spray “Decis” or “Iskra” on the cedar. Spraying should be repeated after a month. You will need to continue the procedure until the pests are completely eliminated.
Pine is also affected by scale insects, moths and aphids. Systemic insecticides should be used for treatment.
Pests rarely appear on a healthy plant. Therefore, you should purchase in advance biological drugs to strengthen the immunity of coniferous trees.
A characteristic disease for warm and humid climates. Yellow marks appear on the tree. After some time, a white coating forms on the blister spots. Fungal cells infect all parts of the tree. On initial stage needles will become infected yellow tint and will begin to fall.
As a rule, infection occurs from sow thistle and coltsfoot. It is necessary to destroy all plants on the site that contribute to the spread of fungal spores. Affected branches must be removed and destroyed. Cleaning the tree will help prevent further spread.
The crop should be immediately cleared of areas infested with spores. For prevention, it is necessary to clean the plant from dry branches and stems with cancerous ulcers. Inactivity attracts many pests. A weakened pine tree may die from insect damage.
Pine nuts are a very healthy product. In people with individual intolerance may arise allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock.
It is quite difficult to determine the relationship with the cedar fruit. A reaction to peeled nuts may only appear after two days. The first sign is the appearance of a metallic taste.
It's not just fruits that can cause a reaction. The so-called wood allergy affects the upper respiratory tract. Redness and itching appear on the skin and mucous membranes. Once characteristic symptoms occur, direct contact with the crop should be avoided.
There are several ways to grow pine. To grow coniferous cedar, you need to purchase seeds or seedlings from a garden nursery.
Long term growing method. Planting material must be treated with potassium permanganate. A mixture of coarse sand should be used as primer. The nuts should be placed in the holes and sprinkled with a small layer of sawdust. To stimulate growth, you can place the container with the seeds in a cold room.
Periodically you need to moisten the soil.
Germination of Siberian cedar seeds.
After the first shoots appear, you can transfer the container to warm room. After strengthening the sprouts, young cedar trees should be planted in separate containers.
You can experiment and sow treated seeds in open soil. But this is very risky. Often the planting material does not germinate.
It is preferable to buy seedlings with a closed root system. Ideal age planting material- three-year-old trees. The average size of a pine tree should be from thirty centimeters to three meters, depending on the subspecies.
Cedars do not produce inflorescences. Nuts are formed as seeds.
You will be able to try nuts from your own cedar tree only after 60 years.
Adult crops begin to bear fruit only at the age of 60 years. To speed up the process, you can pin the tree. The ripening process of cones occurs in the fall. As they form, most of the fruit falls to the ground.
Planting material should be purchased from nurseries specializing in coniferous trees. Siberian cedar seedlings 15-25 cm high can be purchased for 50 rubles. Grown seedlings in a container with a closed root system sell for an average of 1,500 rubles. Seeds of Siberian cedar "Shepard" are in the catalogs of online stores. The cost of one package is 42 rubles.
Everyone knows how beneficial cedar forests are for human health. This benefit lies in the healing phytoncides that trees secrete, thereby purifying and disinfecting the air. Many gardeners are interested in the question: is it possible to grow cedar in your own garden the right way plant seedlings?
Cedar– taiga, large tree, whose height is natural conditions can reach forty meters. The crown of the giant is multi-stage, the trunk of especially large specimens cannot be grasped with your hands. Cedar is the largest representative among all coniferous trees.
Certainly, landing so gigantic trees impossible in a small area, however, thanks to the work of breeders, it is possible to grow cedar low growing variety. Although such trees are compact in size, beneficial properties not inferior to larger plants.
Cedar- This popular name plants, and in science it is known as Siberian pine. There are five species of taiga beauty that grow in natural conditions, A decorative varieties there are approximately two dozen. Unfortunately, not all varieties trees capable of producing edible and healthy nuts.
The lifespan of the plant is eight hundred years. Cedar It tolerates harsh climates well, since in natural conditions it is adapted to winter cold and winds.
Why do so many gardeners want plant and grow this evergreen plant on your site? It's all about its extraordinary properties.
According to experts, daily rest between evergreen trees Within an hour it helps to completely recover from many ailments. This is due to the fact that cedar is a source of healing energy that it transmits to people.
The easiest way to grow a powerful and beautiful cedar on your plot is to go to a nursery and among young trees choose a healthy, green seedling that you like best.
Planting seedlings requires compliance with certain recommendations.
Some breeds coniferous trees can be grown from seeds, cedar is no exception. However, this path is much more difficult and longer. In addition, you will need fresh cedar seeds collected in the fall. After you select the planting material, you need to soak all the seeds for three hours in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Afterwards the seeds are transferred to warm water. The water should be changed regularly for three days. Then the nuts are placed in wooden containers filled with peat or coarse sand to a depth of no more than a centimeter. The seeds must be sprinkled with sawdust on top. To ensure oxygen circulation in the container with seeds, there must be holes in the box.
Containers with nuts should be stored in cool conditions (+3-+5 degrees). Watering will be required infrequently. Two weeks before planting the nuts in open ground, the boxes must be placed in a warm place. The optimal period for planting is the second half of May.
Seeds coniferous plants can be planted without additional preparation, however, it is possible that the germination rate will be very low. If you decide to take a risk, prepare a bed in a shaded area in the fall and, if necessary, enrich the soil with clay and peat. Distance between maintain grooves of about 15 centimeters. The depth of planting seeds is no more than two centimeters. Seeds should be planted at a distance of up to eight centimeters from each other. The furrows must be covered with sawdust or peat. After winter, at the end of May, the first shoots should appear, which need to be covered with gauze. After a month, the gauze can be removed.
You can wait for the first fruits on a tree thirty years after it was planted. If you want fruit to ripen earlier, graft a young seedling from an adult tree that is already bearing fruit. In this case, you can wait for the cones to appear already in the fifth year of the cedar’s life.
The tree care process is very simple. Enough water it during the driest period, once a season fertilize containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. landing pit it is necessary to mulch with peat or sawdust in the winter. You can also place stones near the cedar, since fungi that form on the stones promote the growth of cedar.
Cedar pine is one of the most beautiful representatives of coniferous trees, which can be found not only in parks, but also in gardens in country house or at the dacha.
Cedar is a long-living tree (400-500 years), tolerates low temperatures well, purifies the air well and saturates it with minerals.
This plant is valued not only for its beautiful decorative qualities, but also healing properties pine needles, its fruits, as well as the density of wood.
Therefore, many gardeners want to grow this gorgeous conifer tree at my dacha. At first glance, this seems like a troublesome task, but if you approach this issue seriously and study all the nuances of this issue, then growing cedar yourself, a long-lived plant in the country, is not so difficult.
This article will talk about how to plant a cedar tree correctly and what needs to be done so that it develops well and bears fruit.
Before planting a cedar tree in your dacha, you need to clearly understand what kind of tree it will grow and what conditions it needs.
Cedar pine is a powerful tree that grows quickly and forms a wide crown. And in just a few years, a significant part of the garden may be in the shade. But if the area allows, then cedar on a summer cottage will only give it a special charm, and also enrich the air with useful substances and saturate it with oxygen.
And you need to start with choosing a place. Cedar pine needs sufficient quantities sunlight, so this must be taken into account when planting.
Now the soil - it is best if it is sandy or loamy soil. If the soil on the site is not the same, then it is necessary to prepare the necessary substrate.
Planting holes for pine trees are prepared in advance. The depth must correspond to the size of the root system of the seedling and be at least seventy centimeters. In this case, at the bottom of the pit you need to lay out a twenty-centimeter drainage layer of broken bricks, small stones and river sand.
An important point is the choice of seedling. You can purchase them in specialized stores or grow cedar from seeds yourself. When purchasing a seedling, you need to pay attention to the condition of its roots. They must be undamaged and not dry. Before planting, the roots of the seedling are placed in warm water for a couple of hours.
Now directly planting the cedar. In a pre-prepared hole, two-thirds of the prepared substrate is poured from:
The next stage is to water the substrate abundantly. Now you can plant cedar pine so that its root collar remains on the surface of the soil. After planting the seedling, the remaining space in the hole is filled with substrate, compacted, and the root circle is mulched with peat and sawdust mixed with sand.
Seedlings are planted in open ground in mid-May. You also need to maintain a distance between young trees. They are planted at a distance of at least five meters from each other, and also at least three meters from buildings and structures. This will provide them with the proper space to favorable growth and safety of nearby structures.
Immediately after planting, young pines need light partial shade and regular watering.
Cedar pine can be successfully propagated vegetatively, by rootstock or by seeds.
Growing cedar from seeds is the most common method used by gardeners.
Cedar seeds are a nut that is found in a cone. You can either purchase them in a store or assemble them yourself.
Since growing a cedar from a nut is a troublesome task, you need to make every effort to achieve a positive result.
First you need to prepare the seed material. The collected cones must be dried; to do this, they are laid out on thick paper or fabric near heat sources. When the cones open, it will be easy to remove the seed. All you need to do is shake it a little and the seeds will fall out on their own.
Before growing decorative cedar from a nut, the seeds need to be prepared:
Stratification is the effect of low temperatures to increase seed germination. You cannot do without this procedure when growing cedar pines. Pine nut stratification should be carried out within three months. To do this, soak the pine nuts in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for two hours. After which the seeds are soaked in hot water for three days and support all this time constant temperature water about fifty degrees.
Then the prepared seeds are mixed with wet river sand and place them in well-ventilated containers. Subsequently, they are stored for three to five months at a temperature of about five degrees, periodically moistening the sand and stirring it. It is also important to carefully monitor the air temperature during the stratification period; its drop to minus is fraught with death. seed material. The readiness of the seeds for sowing will be indicated by their pipping. These nuts will sprout very quickly.
Now you need to think about preparing the soil. Seeds need to be germinated in light and nutritious soil(earth, sand, crushed pine needles). Grow at home pine nut can be done in two ways:
The area is prepared in advance, the soil is mixed and moistened. Then the seeds are planted to a depth of three centimeters and a distance of about ten centimeters from each other. From above, the planting beds are mulched with peat and sawdust. Seeds are planted in open ground in April or early May. Flowerbeds must be regularly moistened and seedlings protected from birds, which can peck off the first shoots. To do this, they are covered with specially prepared shields, which must be removed after the seedlings have grown a little.
Young seedlings need to be cared for for several years until they can be planted permanent place.
Caring for young cedar should consist of regular watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil and removing weeds, and mulching.
Seedlings should be watered once every two weeks, and during hot and dry periods, every week. After watering, you need to periodically update the mulch layer.
Feeding of seedlings is carried out in the spring organic fertilizers, and in the fall the pine needs a mineral complex.
A solution of cow manure is suitable as an organic material.
Under favorable conditions, after three years, a pine seedling grown from seeds can be safely transplanted to a permanent place. How to plant cedar in a garden plot is described above.
When the seeds undergo stratification, they are planted in individual pots or planting boxes. The soil should be nutritious and loose. The seeds are buried one centimeter. Pots should be placed in a warm room at a temperature of at least twenty-two degrees. The soil must be periodically moistened with a spray bottle. Within a month, the seeds sprout. They need to be protected from direct sunlight and watered regularly. IN warm time year, seedlings should be taken out Fresh air for hardening. After a year, they can be planted in open ground for growing. Young cedar needs to continue to be looked after. Water the seedlings and feed them. Cedar tolerates transplantation well at an early age, so at first seedlings can be planted at a short distance, within thirty to forty centimeters. As the seedling grows, it can be replanted during the first five to seven years. Only this procedure should be carried out in early spring.
The seedling needs to be dug up along with a lump of earth, which is moistened before planting. The planting technique is clearly described in the section above.
Planting and care are very important criteria when growing cedar pine in the garden.
Under natural conditions, pine can live for about five hundred years. And the age at which it begins to bear fruit is sixty to eighty years.
Thanks to the work of breeders and properly created growing conditions, today it is possible to obtain the fruits of cedar pine much earlier, at the age of fifteen to twenty years. How long a cedar lives depends not only on its natural features, but also growing conditions.
Caring for pine is not at all difficult. Special attention require young specimens. This means regular watering and periodic feeding. In the future, the pine will not need additional moisture.
The tree needs to be fed twice a year. In the spring with organic fertilizers, and in the fall with mineral fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.
Proper care of cedar not only improves it appearance, but also significantly prolongs its life.
Pine tree care should also include preventive measures and the fight against various diseases to which she is susceptible.
Most often, cedar wood is susceptible to fungal diseases. Their pathogens live in the soil and when favorable conditions are created for them, they begin to actively develop and damage the tree. Fungal diseases There is no cure, so they need to be prevented. And you need to do it like this:
Timely inspection of young seedlings and mature trees will help identify the disease at an early stage and prevent its development.
As we see, in order to grow mature tree with a beautiful crown, gorgeous needles and to achieve fruiting, you need to spend enough effort and time. But the result is worth it. A luxurious cedar in the garden will decorate any backyard and be the pride of a gardener.
Real cedar on personal plot you don't see it often. The tree is quite difficult to grow, because it needs special conditions for several years. But those owners who were not too lazy to plant and carefully care for the cedar received unusual decoration garden composition. The article contains experience in growing a tree from a nut or seedling with instructions and examples in the photo on how to get a beautiful adult plant step by step.
It is not the cedar itself that is adapted for planting far from its native habitat, but the Siberian cedar pine. It belongs to a different genus of trees, but is popularly called cedar. Real cedar is a more heat-loving tree and has a huge crown. A thick and tall pine tree can fit perfectly into the landscape composition of the site. It does not take up much space, but gives the garden landscape an effect of peace and sophistication.
Attention! When planting pine pine, pine nuts or ready-made seedlings from a nursery or store are used.
Growing a tree from is a difficult method. It is important to choose good seeds. You will have to find a few cones and carefully remove a couple of dozen seeds from them in order to have some kind of safety margin. Seeds that have started to grow will also need a lot of care. However, growing cedar from seedlings is even more difficult: they do not take root well in the new land.
To obtain seeds, it is better to use not ready-made pine nuts, but rather whole cones. Because manufacturers of nuts for food thermally treat the material. This has an extremely negative effect on the viability of the seeds. The best time to start work is from September to December.
Siberian cedar pine
Hull 20-30 seeds and prepare them for planting:
Some gardeners simply mix seeds with sand. Then it is placed in a cloth bag. Whatever method you choose, it would be ideal to prepare the material for planting by March or April. The shell of at least one of the nuts should crack. If this does not happen for a long time, transfer the seeds to a slightly warmer place.
Attention! Cedar seeds at the right way Storage remains viable for up to 8 years. However, it has been noticed that it is more effective to plant fresh specimens.
The first home of the seed will be a small pot, up to 0.2 liters. Fill it with real forest soil or purchase store-bought substrate for coniferous plants. Deepen the seed about 2 cm. Sprinkle on top pine sawdust or pine needles.
Cedar sprout
The pot should be in a cool place. At temperatures above +18…+20 °C, the seed may not hatch. Also, direct lines are contraindicated for the plant. Sun rays. Moisten the soil from time to time, maintaining light moisture in the top layer.
Advice. Plant 1-2 pcs. ineffective. Use all samples that have survived stratification and wintering. The germination rate of cedar pine seeds is only 10-15%.
At proper care the seed will hatch in about 2-3 months. These will be barely noticeable sprouts. Up to 5 years, the annual growth of seedlings will be only 6-7 cm. In the summer, take the pots outside for hardening. Rooting in open ground takes place well at the age of 5-6 years, when the tree grows to 25-35 cm. Although there is a practice of earlier planting.
Sometimes a cedar seed is immediately planted in a permanent place. The procedures are performed in the fall, immediately before upper layer the soil will freeze. This is important because rodents can eat the nuts. Cover the planting site with a layer of dry foliage, at least 5 cm. Such seeds will sprout only after a year. The germination rate is the same as when sowing in pots.
Advice. In spring, seedlings should be protected from birds, because the sprout appears with a nut on the top. Cover young plants with light-colored material or netting.
Whatever seedling you have - grown yourself or purchased - carefully prepare the ground for it. Cedar pine, in general, loves rocky soils or loams with good drainage. Achieve comfortable conditions For any type of soil, you can add gravel and sand to it. It is effective to plant 3-year-old or older seedlings in open ground only in early spring. Tree care includes the following manipulations:
Cedar pine is a rather capricious plant
Advice. To increase the chances of adaptation, you can place large stones around the tree. They become home to fungal organisms, which have a positive effect on the development of cedar.
Gardeners noticed that a seedling with a formed root ball takes root well. A year before transplanting the plant to a permanent place, you need to make an incision in the ground around the trunk, cutting off only the horizontal roots. In this case, the tree should not be older than 6-7 years. Adult plants take root much worse than young ones.
It is easy for young shoots indoors or seedlings on the site to die even with careful and correct care. Therefore, when planting and growing cedar pine on your own, it is important to be patient, persistent and have a sufficient amount of planting material. And don’t throw ashes on your head at the first failures.
