Mountain pine in design is common. Due to the fact that there is a huge choice between the types of such trees, you can create an interesting option for the design of the territory. These plants can be both small (no more than 20 cm), and huge, growing up to several meters.
Pine Varella
Mountain pine Varella grows quite slowly: only 10 cm per year. Its maximum height is 1.5 meters, in diameter the tree grows to 0.5 m. The needles are quite long - up to 10 cm. Young needles, as a rule, are shorter than old ones, so the effect of fluffiness can be created. That is why this pine is often used when creating designs. The tree can be grown in containers, as well as in stone gardens.
View characteristics
The needles of the mountain pine Varella are long, hard and dark green. A tree is able to grow not even on fertile soil. Pine prefers fresh, loamy, drained land. At the same time, they can be both acidic and alkaline. Loves the sun. Used for single or group plantings, it allows you to create interesting landscape designs with other conifers.
Landing and care
So that the mountain pine Varella could easily grow, you should pay attention to some factors even when planting. The tree itself is very unpretentious. It does not particularly require the sun, grows well in the city. The root system is expanding widely. Perfectly takes root on sandy and sandy loamy soils. This tree can be planted on dry or moist soils. As for the earth’s environment, it is not particularly important, but pine still prefers slightly acidic. If there is too much sand, it is advisable to add clay. The soil mixture should also contain turf soil. Drainage must be done. It is carried out using sand or gravel, a layer of 20 cm.
Varella needs to plant a mountain pine in spring or autumn. Periods: end of April-beginning of May or end of August - mid-September. If a group planting is carried out, then at least 1.5 m should be left between the pines if the other trees are also stunted, and 4 m if large. When planting, make sure that the root neck is raised. In this case, after the soil sits, it will be at ground level. After planting, you need to mulch the trunk circle and pour water.
If you want to start breeding a beautiful and unpretentious plant, then you should pay attention to the mountain pine Varella. Planting and care will not cause many problems, in addition, the tree rarely gets sick. The plant is able to retain moisture if there is a suitable type of soil. It can be sealed. Pine tolerates drought. Sometimes young trees can get sunburn. In this case, you can use spruce branches. He is removed in mid-April.
Spring tree care
In February, cover the tree with sunscreen. You can use a building grid with small cells. It can only be removed after the snow has completely thawed. Otherwise, there is a chance that the sun will burn needles. Land can be watered from mid-March. So the tree warms up faster. If there is a desire, the soil can be fertilized in the same period. It is best for this purpose to use special mixtures for conifers. Urea, humus and manure are not suitable. They lead to the death of the tree. Due to the fact that the mountain pine Varella, whose photo is in the article, is not blooming, it is not necessary to use fertilizer often and offensively. It is necessary only for the formation of the crown. So that it does not fall in the first five years, a special spray agent should be used.
Crown pruning
When working with mountain pine, the gardener's only problem is crown pruning. Thanks to this procedure, the tree is able to form a thick cover and get the necessary shape. The description of the mountain pine of Varella in the directories makes it clear that the tree perfectly holds both natural and artificially created forms. However, it is better to strive for natural outlines. The most important rule when trimming the crown should be called that you should not remove more than a third of the crown at a time. It is imperative to get rid of bare branches. They dry quickly and do not add attractiveness to the tree.
Trimming should be done with a sharp tool. Slices need to be processed with varnish, potassium permanganate or var. The pine tree sleeps from late February to early March. It was during this period that experts advise trimming the tree. However, if desired, this process can be extended until the fall.
Breeding
Reviews of the mountain pine Varella make it clear that this tree can be grown in two ways. Let's consider each of them.
We need to plant three-year-old seedlings. You can buy them in the nursery. Do not use those that were brought from the forest. As a rule, such instances do not take root. The landing method will be described below.
A common method of pine propagation is planting seeds. They need to be kept after purchase for about a month in a cold place, and then put in warm water. Thanks to this, the seeds will "wake up" and their growth will be accelerated. Before you start planting them, you should dip the seeds for several minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate. For a successful landing, you need to dig a hole of approximately a depth of 1.5 meters. Then a layer of sand is poured and the pit is buried. Seeds sow at a depth of 5 mm. The distance between them is half a meter. After this procedure, it is necessary to add fertilizer from minerals. It is diluted 30 g per 10 liters. You need to use it in the first few years twice a year: in spring and autumn.
Planting three-year-old seedlings
In order for a tree to take root, it is necessary to plant it after cold weather or at the beginning of autumn. It is advisable that the place is sunny. Before planting, dig a hole 1 m deep. If the soil is heavy, it is better to add a drainage layer to the bottom. It is made of broken stone. Sprinkle with sand above. If this method of planting is used, then the distance from the roots to the drainage should be at least 20 cm. Water must be poured into the pit, soil added and a tree installed. The roots straighten and fall asleep to the top. Above the ground there should be a root neck. If you fall asleep and her too, then the tree will die. Pour sand or sawdust near the seedling.
The pit is filled up with one of three mixtures. If chernozem and sand are used, they should be added in equal amounts. If you replace the sand with sandy loam soil, then their number should also be equal. Another version of the mixture: 2 parts of chernozem, 1 part of sand and pine sawdust.
If the plant was bought in burlap, then it should not be removed. The fabric will decompose over time, and the roots will easily begin to grow. If the tree was in a container, then it should be disposed of. It is possible to transplant a pine only after 3 years. Remove from the roots lumps of earth should not be.
In the first year, the pine should be watered twice a week. If the days are cool, then once a week. A tree, up to a meter long, requires 10 liters of water. Two-meter tree - 25 liters. In the first week, it is necessary to water with the addition of a root growth stimulator. You can use special tools: Zircon or Epin. Fertilizers must also be used in the spring after pruning.
Reviews
Quite often used mountain pine Varella in landscape design. This is due to the fact that the plant perfectly holds any shape. Moreover, the tree looks as attractive as possible and most gardeners like it.
It should be noted that pine is an unpretentious plant; it does not require constant and thorough personal care. Gardeners write that the main thing is to fertilize the plant during planting and in the first few years so that the crown is fluffy. In landscape design, this plant is often used, since it is small in size. Gardeners note of the shortcomings: slow growth, but it can be slightly accelerated with the help of mineral fertilizers and various preparations. Professionals do not recommend using fertilizers too often, as the plant may die from their oversupply. This is due to the fact that such additives are needed only for the development of the root system, increased growth and excellent crown. Due to the fact that the tree does not bloom, there is simply no need to use fertilizers in an increased amount.
As gardeners note, this pine tree really needs to be protected from sunshine. Excessive sun exposure can cause a burn. This will damage the plant. In the reviews they write that the tree is practically not sick, but only with proper care of it.
Summary
You need to buy a plant only in trusted nurseries. Do not dig seedlings from the forest, as they will not take root. It is best to purchase a sample for little money from a person who is involved in the cultivation of mountain pine Varella. Pinus mugo varella - the Latin name for the tree.