Green Tower Pine: description of the columnar variety, planting and care rules
Green Tower Pine is an ornamental plant that is easy to care for. This culture is similar in appearance to the green tower. It is with this that the name of the conifer is connected. This variety is actively used for the formation of hedges, group and single plantings. It is also used to create rocky and Japanese gardens.
Tree description
Green Tower Black Pine is an evergreen coniferous tree that reaches a height of 6 meters and has a width of 0.6-1 meter. Annual growth depends on growing conditions.On average, it is 20-30 centimeters. At 10 years old, the pine reaches 2.5 meters. It is characterized by a narrow symmetrical crown, which is distinguished by a columnar shape. Sometimes the tree resembles a spindle.
Green Tower pine has a bright green color. Sometimes it has bluish or blue notes. Thin needles reach a length of 10-15 centimeters. They may be twisted or crescent-shaped. The needles are distinguished by a radial arrangement and form bundles of 2 pieces. Pine is characterized by yellow-brown cones, the size of which reaches 8 centimeters.
The plant is characterized by the following features:
- rapid growth;
- frost resistance;
- light-loving;
- risk of breaking branches under the weight of snow;
- undemanding to the composition of the soil;
- good air pollution tolerance;
- air purification from harmful impurities;
- wind resistant;
- susceptibility of needles to bright sunlight in spring;
- need for occasional copper treatment.
Landing
Green Tower Columnar Pine is recommended to be planted in spring or autumn. The interval between large trees should be 4 meters. When planting, it is important to ensure that the root collar is flush with the ground. After planting is completed, you need to water the plant and cover the near-stem circle with a mulch layer.
Aftercare
The tree is easy to care for. However, some rules still need to be followed. After planting, the tree must be watered. It is important to ensure that the soil does not dry out, but the tree should not stand in the water. Loosening and mulching of pine with non-woven material are considered mandatory activities.In winter, under the weight of snow, there is a risk of branches breaking. Therefore, when preparing a crop for winter, it is recommended to tie the crown.
Feeding pine is best with compost. It serves as an excellent substitute for forest soil, which contains many nutrients. To apply fertilizer, the earth needs to be loosened shallowly and pour 5-10 centimeters of compost. After that, the soil must be mixed with top dressing.
It is also acceptable to use liquid or granular fertilizers. It is best to give preference to drugs that are designed specifically for conifers. Nutrients should be introduced in stages. For the first time this is done in April - at the stage of the beginning of sap flow and bud break. The second nutrient should be applied at the beginning of summer.
Expert opinionZarechny Maxim ValerievichAgronomist with 12 years of experience. Our best gardening expert.Ask a QuestionPruning is not required for this conifer. To maintain the decorative effect, the tree needs cleaning of the shoots. This requires removing needles, insects, branches that have fallen from other plants that have fallen over the winter. If this is not done, there is a risk of rotting of young growths.Pest Control
The most dangerous disease for this variety of pine is blister rust. Its development is provoked by fungal pathogens - ascomycetes. With the development of pathology, the needles begin to turn yellow. Also in this case, the bark of the shoots suffers. Affected shoots become deformed and dry out. The remedy "Abiga-Peak" helps to cope with the disease. It is also advisable to remove the affected branches.
From pests, pine suffers from mealybugs, scale insects and stem pests. Insecticides are required to kill parasites. For this fit "Decis Profi" and "Fitoverm" .
Landscape applications
Ephedra of this variety fits perfectly into oriental-style compositions and heather gardens. The tree can be used as a tapeworm. It is also often placed in front of cottage buildings and on park alleys.
Green Tower Pine is a widespread ornamental culture that fits well into a variety of compositions. In order for the plant to remain attractive for a long time, it needs to be properly looked after.
