Black pine Nana: description and features of the variety, planting and care rules
The black pine Nana is a very attractive plant that has a number of characteristic features. A distinctive feature of this culture is the fluffy crown of high density. It makes it possible to plant a bush singly or combine it with other ornamental plants. Culture is considered very unpretentious and does not need complex care. However, to maintain her attractiveness, you still need to follow some rules.
Variety description
Black pine Nana is a relatively small crop, the maximum height of which is 3 meters, and the width is 4. The plant is characterized by a strong and long root system, which is able to keep it on the mountain slopes.
The plant is characterized by slow development. For a year it increases by a maximum of 5 centimeters. The culture has a straight trunk of a dark gray color, covered with furrows. The crown is spherical or cone-shaped. The tree is decorated with bright green long needles, which reach 10 centimeters. As the tree develops, the needles become darker - almost black. In combination with them, yellow-brown egg-shaped cones look spectacular.
Tree features
The main characteristics of a tree include the following:
- high resistance to frost - the plant is able to tolerate temperatures as low as -30 degrees;
- need to grow in well-moistened, loose and drained soil;
- drought tolerant - this crop still requires occasional watering;
- high fungus resistance;
- need to grow in well-lit areas - this helps the plant to fully express its decorative effect;
- high life expectancy - up to 100 years.
How to plant a pine tree
In order for the plant to fully develop, it is important to carry out planting work correctly. To do this, you need to read the description of the culture. First of all, it is important to choose the right seedling. A he althy plant has a straight and even trunk with no signs of damage or suspicious spots. The needles should be soft and have a rich light shade. It is best to buy a tree aged 2-5 years.
Planting work can be carried out in spring and autumn. The size of the planting hole should be comparable to the volume of the root system. A drainage layer must be placed at the bottom of the pit. To do this, you can use pebbles, gravel, crushed bricks.
To plant a pine, it is recommended to do the following:
- Mix half of the soil extracted from the deepening in equal parts with sand and lime.
- Apply fertilizer. Needles or rotted compost are perfect for this.
- Pour a fertile layer over the drainage and form a hill.
- Take the seedling out of the pot and place it on the embankment.
- Sprinkle with earth, leaving the root neck above the soil surface.
- Water the soil and cover the near-stem circle with natural material. For this, it is permissible to use needles, sawdust or straw.
Features of care
Young Nana pines are considered especially demanding for care. Immediately after planting, the tree should have enough moisture and useful elements. It needs to be protected from pathologies and pests.
It is recommended to water the Nana pine up to 4 times during the season.If there is no precipitation, the procedure should be carried out more often. It is advisable to irrigate the soil in the evenings, when solar activity decreases and moisture does not evaporate so intensively. For a young tree, it is recommended to use 30 liters of water at room temperature. Adult plants require 40-50 liters.
After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil around the crop, which will ensure the flow of oxygen to the roots. In the presence of weeds, the near-trunk circle should be weeded. Then it is recommended to cover it with a mulch layer 5-8 centimeters thick to retain moisture in the soil.
In order for the plant to develop better, it needs to be fed. To do this, use humus, mineral fertilizers or compost. It is recommended to apply nutrients 2 times a year.
Crown formation is not required for this variety. At the same time, sanitary pruning must be carried out. During this procedure, it is recommended to remove broken and frozen branches, as well as shorten shoots that are knocked out of the general contour.As the culture develops, you should get rid of the lower knots.
If you want to get a thick and dense crown, you can pinch the ends of the branches a little. Then it is important to ensure that fallen needles do not accumulate on he althy needles, as this often causes the development of fungal pathologies.
Nana black pine is an attractive crop that fits well in a variety of compositions. In order for the plant to develop normally, it is important to adhere to a number of rules and recommendations. The ephedra needs to be watered, fed, cut in a timely manner.
