Despite the fact that Canadian white fir appeared due to the occasion, its popularity is not accidental. Its appearance is attractive and suitable for decoration of any part of the garden or even the balcony of the apartment.
Grade description
This variety is cultivated from spruce by Canadian Siza, or White, or glauka. As for his description, the tree looks very tiny. When the plant is about 10 years old, then it is not higher than 80-100 cm, at the age of 30 years its height can be 2 m, and its width is 0.8 m. It is interesting that in the Russian Federation an adult tree has a maximum height of 1.5 m. Most likely this is due to differences in climatic conditions. It grows by about 2–4 cm per year. At the age of 7 to 9 years, the growth rate increases to 10 cm, but after this period it becomes no more than 1-2 cm.
At a young age, tree branches are white, cream, golden green, yellowish white. Around the end of July, they become darker and greener. The needles have a soft structure and a pleasant smell. Their maximum length is not more than 9 mm.
The crown is dense, conical. Cones do not grow often and no more than 3–6 cm in length. The roots are branched and located close to the surface.
Did you know? To decorate the spruce in Russia on New Year's holidays began under Peter 1.
Use in landscape design
Due to its small size, the tree of this variety looks great in small areas. It is used for alpine hills, stone flower beds and as a decoration along the tracks. But despite the fact that she has an elegant appearance, it looks best in groups. It is used to decorate lawns, flower beds and many structural compositions. Thanks to the beautiful color of the needles, the tree is combined with any flowering plants.
Canadian spruce also grows in pots.. It is decorated with balconies or relaxation areas, each time changing the design, since the tree can be moved in containers. It looks harmonious in compositional plantings of several coniferous varieties.
Landing
Trees of this variety have perfectly mastered in the territory of the Russian Federation and are very often found in landscape projects. Planted by both professionals and amateurs.
Site and soil preparation
For planting, select areas with acidic or slightly acidic soil. There should not be an excess of moisture in the territory, since wetting the neck of the root is dangerous for the life of the plant. Spruce loves semi-shaded areas. If the tree grows in an open area, then to the south of it you need to plant other plants that will save their shade from sunlight.
Video: How to plant a coniferous plant
Seedling Selection
It is recommended to buy a seedling in specialized stores or nurseries. The best choice for planting is a tree that is 4–5 years old and already has branches on its sides. The root system of the plant should be in a pot, but if it was dug up before that, it is necessary to save a lump of earth and wrap it in burlap.
Important! If the roots of the tree were in burlap, then you do not need to remove it before planting. The decomposition of the material will occur naturally.
Landing process
In order to land the dwarf Daisy White, you will need to perform several steps:
- Dig indentations 80-100 cm.
- At the bottom, install a drainage layer, which should occupy no more than 1: 5 pit.
- Place the root with a lump of earth in the recess.
- To fill up with the earth. For better filling, it is necessary to trample the soil.
- Water at the end using approximately 40 liters of water.
Care
After planting, the spruce needs care. The roots of the plant are very vulnerable, so you need to add a stimulant in the first 7 days after planting. If the root system develops, then the whole tree becomes stronger.
Watering and sprinkling
The first 12 months of life ate at a constant place, you need to water it using 10 liters of water. In the spring and autumn months - once every 7 days, and in the summer - twice a week. Also, to moisten the crown of the tree, it is necessary to carry out sprinkling. Choose your own time. It is enough 5 minutes at 5-8 a.m. or at 17-18 a.m.
Video: Characteristics of Spruce Daisy White
Shading
We must not forget that the needles of young trees are vulnerable to direct sunlight. In order not to fight then with sunburn, it is recommended to wrap the spruce net with a net for a certain period of time before the onset of heat.
Loosening and mulching
Since the roots of the plant are close to the surface, loosening is necessary to a depth of no more than 2-3 cm. Young specimens need this especially, because thanks to this, the root system receives such important oxygen and moisture. Three years after planting in a permanent place, it is recommended to start mulching the soil using acid peat or coniferous bark pre-treated with fungicides. This will help prevent infection by the fungus and bacteria that are in the ground.
Pruning
Crohn's Canadian if Daisy White has a perfect cone shape, therefore she does not need forming pruning. But at the same time, for the prevention of growth, branches that grow longer than the rest are cut. This procedure helps to maintain the decorativeness of the variety.
Important! Pruning is best done in the first month of spring before the buds open.
Winter preparations
During winter frosts, when the temperature drops below –15 ° C, it is recommended to cover the young spruce with coniferous branches. Under a pile of snow, spruce branches will keep the temperature not lower than –5 ° C.
Disease and Pest Prevention
To prevent diseases and parasites, the crown is cleaned, sprinkling and inspection of the tree with a magnifying glass are carried out.
This variety is characterized by diseases such as:
- shute;
- rust;
- spruce swivel;
- Fusarium
- rot;
- wound cancer;
- necrosis of the cortex.
Treatment with fungicides such as Fitosporin will help to overcome them. To do this, dissolve 100 ml of the drug in 1 liter of water and treat the plants
But not only diseases can harm the plant. It is susceptible to attack by pests such as:
- ticks;
- butterfly nun;
- gall aphids;
- spruce leaflet;
- mealybug;
- spruce sawfly;
- hermes.
At the first sign of their appearance, insecticides such as copper sulfate must be used.
Did you know? The tribes of ancient Germany believed that the spirit lives in the spruce, and in order to appease it before the campaigns, the leaders dressed up the spruce and shouted spells.
Spruce propagation
Reproduction from a species plant occurs in two ways:
- vaccinations;
- cuttings.
Only professionals can propagate by vaccination. But cuttings can be rooted at home.
To do this, you must:
- cut a branch 10-12 cm long;
- remove needles from it;
- carry out treatment with a growth stimulator;
- plant in a cold greenhouse with sand and peat, after doing the drainage;
- when the cuttings begin to grow, you need to transplant them in containers with sand and humus leaves;
- at 5 years old a seedling can be planted in open ground.
If you decide to drop Daisy White on your site, then you need to remember that she is capricious enough in leaving and will require a lot of your attention. But the result is worth it, because this variety of spruce will decorate any empty place and emphasize colors in any composition.
