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Juniper Tamariscifolia is a perennial coniferous plant. This variety perfectly tolerates any weather conditions, is able to withstand low temperatures down to -30 ° С. Today, the Cossack Tamaristsifolia is the most popular species used to decorate gardens. In order to grow an attractive decorative juniper, you need to know how to properly care for it after planting in open ground.
Description Juniper Tamariscifolia
Considering the description of the Cossack juniper Tamariscifolia, it is worth noting that it grows rather slowly. As practice shows, the annual growth does not exceed 3 cm in height and about 10-15 cm in width. When Tamariscifolia reaches the age of 10 years, it has a height of 30 cm and a diameter of up to 2 m.
The needles are needle-like, small, pointed at the ends. The color can vary from light green to bluish green. The cones are round in shape, their size is 0.5-0.7 cm. At first, the cones are green, gradually they become dark blue with a characteristic bloom of a bluish tint.
Cossack Tamaristsifolia is unpretentious in care, grows well on rocky and sandy soils. Tamariscifolia tolerates severe droughts, but may die if the soil is marshy.
Juniper Tamariscifolia in garden design
The Tamariscifolia juniper is often called horizontal, since it does not grow up, but in breadth, forming a pillow of sharp needles. Such plants are mainly planted in gardens, flower beds, lawns, using as a decorative element. With the help of a juniper, you can zone a land plot.
This variety is great for creating a hedge or curb. As practice shows, the Cossack Juniper Tamaristsifolia is perfectly combined with other types of plants. Many gardeners consider the main advantage to be beautiful needles, which can be of different shapes and shades. This variety is able to please with its appearance for many years only if it provides quality care.
Planting and caring for Cossack juniper Tamaristsifolia
Judging by the characteristics, reviews and photos, the Cossack Juniper Tamariscifolia loves to grow in sunny territories. Depending on the size of the planting material, the distance between plantings can vary from 0.5 m to 2 m.When digging a hole, it should be borne in mind that for small bushes the depth should be several times greater than the earthen ball, for an adult juniper it is 70 cm.
In the process of leaving, do not forget about watering, which should be moderate. Do not allow the soil to dry out and soil bogging. Fertilizers are applied annually - several times throughout the season.
Preparation of seedlings and planting area
Before planting a juniper, it is recommended that you first select and prepare a site for planting. The place should be on a hill. This is necessary so that the root system does not come into contact with groundwater.
If the seedlings have an open root system, then they must be planted in open ground at the beginning of autumn. In this case, special attention should be paid to the roots - they should not be dry and with signs of rot.
Before planting the planting material in open ground, it is necessary to place the roots of the seedlings in warm water for 3-4 hours. After which the roots are treated with a rooting agent. If necessary, the preparation can be added to the water in which the seedlings are soaked.
Planting rules for Cossack juniper Tamaristsifolia
Juniper varieties Tamaristsifolia can grow on any soil - saline, sandy, neutral, slightly acidic. For planting, it is recommended to choose a place that is in partial shade.
The work algorithm is as follows:
- The first step is to dig a hole, the dimensions of which are: depth - 60 cm, width - 60 cm.
- A layer, up to 10 cm high, of expanded clay or broken building bricks is poured onto the bottom of the pit.
- A layer of a mixture of peat, turf and sand is poured on top.
If you plan to create a border from the bushes, then between the bushes during planting it is necessary to make a distance of 50 cm.For a single planting, there should be free space around the juniper within a radius of 2 m.
Watering and feeding
Juniper Tamariscifolia needs abundant watering for the first 1-2 weeks after this variety has been planted in open ground. As it grows, the plant tolerates rainy weather very well, but it is important to understand that growth is impossible in wetlands. During the season, watering is carried out up to 3 times.
Mineral fertilizers are used as top dressing in the spring. At the end of April or at the beginning of May, they start using Kemira-Lux. To do this, add 20 g of the drug to 10 liters of water and pour the contents onto one bush.
Mulching and loosening
It is important not only to choose the right planting material, but also to provide it with suitable conditions after planting in open ground.
In order for the root system to receive the required amount of oxygen, loosening must be carried out in a timely manner. After the weed has been removed under the juniper of the Cossack Tamariscifolia variety, and the earth is watered, it is necessary to loosen the soil.
Mulching of the land is carried out after the planting material has been planted in a permanent place of growth. In this case, it is recommended to use peat or soil. The mulch layer is about 3-5 cm.
Trimming and shaping
Since the juniper grows very slowly, pruning is not required often, but shortening is necessary, as a result of which the juniper will not have an unkempt appearance. In addition, the plant will not fill all the available space around it.
This procedure is usually carried out annually. If you cut the branches correctly, then no harm will be done to the plant. In this case, it is required to pinch off the tips of the bush, thereby creating a shape. In addition, you can guide the growth needles in the desired direction. If necessary, you can give any shape.
Preparing for winter
According to the photo and description, the Tamariscifolia juniper is able to grow in regions with temperatures up to -30 ° C, as a result of which it is not necessary to cover the bushes for the winter. Before you send a juniper for the winter, it must be prepared.In this case, it is recommended to insulate the soil around the plantings, remove diseased and damaged bushes, and make formative pruning. Places of cuts must be treated with alcohol and resin. If necessary, the Tamariscifolia juniper can be covered with spruce branches.
Reproduction of Cossack juniper Tamariscifolia
Given the description, reviews and characteristics of the Cossack Juniper Tamariscifolia, we can say that reproduction is carried out in three ways:
- cuttings;
- seeds;
- layering.
The most effective propagation method is cuttings. As practice shows, cuttings cut from a perennial bush take root much faster. After rooting, it should take up to 2 years, after which the planting material can be planted in open ground.
Seed propagation is the most difficult and time-consuming method that only professional gardeners use.
Diseases and pests
Juniper Cossack Tamariscifolia as well as many plant species in the process of growth is exposed to the appearance of pests and diseases. In early spring, when the sun is shining brightly, there is a chance of getting sunburn. As a result, the needles turn yellow and crumble. In this case, it is recommended to cover the juniper from direct sunlight in the first half of March, insulate the ground and use warm water during irrigation.
In addition, the crown may begin to turn yellow if the plant has been infected with a fungus. This type of disease is capable of destroying a plant in 2-2.5 years. You can defeat the disease. To do this, you need to cut off the diseased parts, and treat the cut sites with alcohol.
Conclusion
Juniper Tamariscifolia, due to its decorative and attractive appearance, is very popular among landscape designers. This variety is great for creating a hedge. In addition, the plants are easy to care for.
