Larch is one of the most common plants that is used in landscaping in Russia. She takes root well after transplantation. For many, the name of the plant is associated with a high tree species, but there are others, for example, weeping larch.
Planting and care of larch Pendula on the stem
On the stem, larch has been relatively recently used for landscaping. In the nurseries, the kidneys are grafted onto the stamb (height from 1 to 2 meters) so that they subsequently form a crown in the form of an arc. The plant prefers to grow more on rocky ground, so they try to plant it in mountainous areas or create a drainage system using a large number of stones.
Stacked Larch
About landing
For planting larch, it is worth choosing a place where the soil will be loamy or sandy. She needs a well-moistened earth, while she does not tolerate waterlogging. It is poorly affected by the proximity of groundwater - the root system of the plant penetrates deep into the soil, so excess moisture can cause it to rot. Due to the fact that the roots are in the depths, the tree is not afraid of frost and prolonged frosts.
The area for plant growth should be open and well-lit. Seedlings should be planted in spring (buds have not yet formed) or in autumn (when leaves have fallen) at a distance of 2.5 to 3 m from one another.
It is worth considering the soil composition in which the plant grew. If the plant for landscaping was taken from a rocky area, larch will require an alkaline composition of the soil mixture, if closer to marshy areas - acidic. Preparing the substrate for planting should be based on the usual soil for the plant (2 parts), adding peat and humus to it (1 part each).
Landing technology:
- Preparing a hole measuring 60 (width) by 80 (depth) cm.
- Part of the substrate is placed at the base of the pit and spilled.
- The roots are immersed in the hole, carefully, holding the trunk, the plant is dug in.
- The soil around the tree is compacted and watered.
- So that moisture does not evaporate quickly, the trunk area is mulched with sawdust, you can use peat.
About leaving
The near-stem zone of the soil should always be loose and clean of weeds. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a regular inspection of the landing. At least 2 times a year, weeding is required with cultivation.
In the first 3 years after planting, it is worth doing regular spring-autumn feeding. It is better to make them in the process of watering. Water the plants at least twice a week.
Useful Specialty stores offer a large selection of top dressing for wood species. For standard larch, it is better to use the complex preparation of Kemira.
In the cold season, it is necessary to protect plants, as they are less resistant to severe frosts. Mulch the trunk area, wrap the crown and trunk.
Trimming larch
Larch on the stem requires annual pruning. The plant grows very quickly in the first 20 years, it can add up to 20-40 cm per year, therefore it requires the formation of a crown, setting the line for future growth. This pruning must be done in early spring. In the fall, pruning of branches is also possible (after 5 years of age). During this period, old branches are shortened or weak branches are removed, this procedure stimulates the formation of new shoots. It is also necessary to remove dried or damaged branches to ensure the healthy development of the plant.
Composition with larch on the stem
To create an interesting landscape, it is worth spending time on the selection of plants that will get along with larch. Several options for great neighbors for a weeping garden tree:
- Fern or stonecrops for a simple composition. The first is a sprawling plant that covers the soil, the second - on the contrary, erect, emphasize the beauty of the weeping plant.
- For a flowering composition, rhododendron with azalea is suitable. Against the background of flowing shoots, flowers of various shapes that look smoothly descend to the ground look colorful.
- The charming broom grows great against the background of a pendula, a variety with a gentle bluish tint. The uniqueness of the composition will be completed by a multi-colored astilbe.
Composition with weeping larch
Not only flower beds can be decorated with these plants. It can be planted next to the gazebo. The shoots will gently hang over it, making it more comfortable.
Weeping larch in landscaping
Tip. When choosing a site for planting a plant, it is worth considering what it will be in harmony with (in a plant composition or in a single planting).
Weeping trees for the garden
Weeping plantations began to be used in decoration many years ago. They can often be found in the European style, as well as the eastern direction of landscape design. Some weeping plantations were created by nature itself, some were bred by breeders. They fell in love with designers and gardeners for their winter hardiness.
Willow
Willow is a deciduous plant. There are more than 600 of its species. Some of them have a bushy form of growth, some of them are tree-like.
The willow leaves are narrow and elongated. Crohn's is flexible and transparent. The shoots are thin, slightly pointed. Most species do not exceed 15 meters in height, but there are several tree-like representatives that can grow up to 40 meters.
Many still argue about: willow - is it a shrub or tree? Most are inclined to have its 2 forms of growth. This plant is found everywhere. Willow looks great in single and compositional landings.
Shrub willow gained wide popularity in the northern regions of Russia, as it easily tolerates harsh conditions. She is unpretentious, a frequent visitor to conflagrations, near roads, and also on coasts. It will grow wherever there will be at least some (even tiny) piece of land.
Weeping willow is a shrub or willow tree that has more than 300 varieties and varieties in its family. The weeping willow form is distinguished by the fact that it, in comparison with other representatives of the genus, has a very transparent crown, which is formed from thin flowing shoots. Willow dwarf trees are very often used to decorate rock gardens or organize hedges from shrubby forms.
Willow weeping
Weeping cypress
This is one of the most beautiful coniferous weeping plants. Despite the fact that China is its homeland, it feels good in Russian conditions. In height reaches from 20 to 40 meters. On the flowing thin shoots, scaly leaves are densely located, they resemble from a distance branches of feta cheese. In addition to decorative foliage, cypress delights with its interesting flowering, which takes place in the months of April-May.
Flowering cypress
Vaccinated plants are not new to gardening. This creates interesting tree species in nurseries. Weeping forms were created:
- Birches
- Ash tree
- Mountain ash.
The kidneys are not grafted in upward direction, but downward. When the shoots begin to grow, they take the form of an arc, gradually begin to resemble a weeping willow, where the name of each of the trees came from.
Weeping forms
Weeping plants
Weeping mountain ash
An interesting plant with an irregular crown shape can add zest to landscaping. The size of the trunk depends on the level at which the inoculation was performed. Such a plant is very demanding on light, so you should choose an open place for planting or slightly shaded. You also need to take care of moisture - weeping mountain ash loves so that the soil is moist, but do not overdo it.
Crying ash
A great option for landscaping the lakeside area or playground for children. The crown resembles a large tent, giving a shadow. After grafting, the shoots grow horizontally, later they begin to bend, going down to the ground. Formed in a tree crown in the shape of an umbrella. Prefers to grow in sunny places or in partial shade. Ash is especially undemanding to conditions, but develops better on well moistened soils.
Weeping birch
A tree with a weeping crown shape, whose branches go down to the ground, looks picturesque in a single landing or creating a vivid composition with a pond or near arbors. Such a plant can be propagated, thanks to the vaccine, which is carried out directly in the upper part of the stem. After vaccination, you should give time to the plant to recover, in the spring (before the sap flow) it will be possible to transplant it. Prefers to grow in bright places. The rest of the conditions are unpretentious.
Weeping shrubs
Weeping form can be created from many plants, most often breeders use trees for these purposes. But there are bushes that look interesting with an unusual shape of the crown, for example, hawthorn. From slow-growing trees or dwarf plants, you can create an interesting planting for landscaping, which will resemble a bush rather than a tree. Such a "bush" can be obtained from Japanese sophora. It grows very slowly, the weeping form of branches creates from the tree a slightly elongated ball resembling a shrub.
Three crown shapes of weeping trees
Many types of crowns are not natural, therefore, when trees reproduce, their shape may be lost. When choosing seedlings in nurseries, it is worth considering this fact and buying plants that have already wintered at least once. They have already, in a sense, become winter-hardy. For weeping crowns, understandable Latin names were invented for everyone.
Crohn Pendula
The classic weeping form is pendula, pendulina or pendens. Branches hanging down create a gentle narrow silhouette of the plantation. Artificially created crown can be observed at the mountain ash.
Crohn Reflexa
A curving weeping form - reflexa grows steeply down. This is an openwork form of a weeping crown. It is used by breeders to create weeping plant forms. Popular among them:
- Birch;
- Willow;
- Mulberry;
- Bird cherry;
- Beech.
Crohn Inversa
The dangling (drooping) weeping form of the crown is inversa. Attracts attention from others. It can be seen at the ash. In nurseries for breeding weeping, it is used to create the shape of crowns in conifers.
Birch tree
Any weeping crown shape can be obtained, for this it is necessary to form each shoot, directing it in the right direction. Landscaping from compositions with plantings such as birch, mountain ash or weeping larch on the stem will look interesting, adding a twist to any area.
