Tui transplantation: the nuances of the procedure

Thuya is a chic evergreen plant belonging to the genus of conifers. It is popular with gardeners thanks to the beautiful pyramidal crown, and also due to the fact that in comfortable conditions it can reach several meters in height. But there are some species that are grown in pots at home. Despite the fact that the transplantation of thui is of interest to many gardeners, there is very little information on how to do it correctly.

Transplantation of potted species

Transplantation of thai grown in a pot must be carried out at least once every two years. The pot is suitable for this, the size of which slightly exceeds the diameter of the roots. There must be a sufficient number of drainage holes in it.

When preparing the soil, it should be remembered that thuya loves weakly acidic earths. If the pH level of the soil is neutral, pine needles or bark should be added to it. It is important to ensure the maximum flow of oxygen to the roots. To do this in a closed pot system helps the addition of perlite or expanded clay in the soil.

Tui transplantation is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Plant to pull out of the pot, as long as possible save the earth clod.
2. At the bottom of the pot, pour a layer of drainage from expanded clay, chipped brick or other suitable materials.
3. Place the earthenware in the pot so that the root neck is at the same level.
4. Fill the soil with emptiness in the pot.
5. Abundantly water.

Nuances of transplanting garden specimens

Transplanting thai growing in the garden is a much more difficult process. This is especially true of large adult plants. Also, you should follow several rules:

1. It is important to plant a tree with the same orientation around the world. Therefore, before digging a plant, you should determine where the north is, and tie a ribbon on this part of the crown. Subsequently, when planting it, it is necessary to orient to the north side of the pit.
2. Tuya is a moisture-loving plant. Therefore, after the transplant, it is important to regularly water it until it has survived.
3. A pit for planting should be prepared in advance. It should be wider than the supposed basal earth coma by about thirty centimeters. The depth of the pit should ideally be about one meter.

Selecting a landing site

It's not so important, the Tui transplant is carried out in August or in any other month, it is necessary to choose the right place for these purposes. Ideal for this evergreen plant will be an open, well-lit area.

The characteristics of the soil are low. But the soil should be fairly well fertilized. In addition, if the soil is too heavy, a layer of drainage should be poured onto the bottom of the pit, and the soil for its falling asleep should be mixed with expanded clay. This will help avoid stagnation of moisture and decay of roots.

Tuyu can be grown as stand-alone trees, and in combination with other conifers. It is perfect for creating a hedge, as it protects the site from foreign eyes all year round.

How to dig right?

To successfully transfer the tree to a new location, it is important to preserve the root band as much as possible. If an adult thai is transplanted, it can be difficult to do. There are a number of rules that can significantly simplify this difficult procedure.

1. The tree is thoroughly watered a day before the beginning of excavation.
2. First, dig a trench around the tree. Its diameter should be 20 centimeters from the edge of the crown.
3. In depth, digging should be gradual, strengthening the walls of the pit by covering material or burlap.
4. When the depth of the trench reaches 60 cm, you can begin to dig under the tree. In this case, the covering material should be folded. Completely pull the thuja with a scrap.
5. When the lump is excavated, the sacking is tied, in order to preserve it as much as possible.

The best option is advance preparation of thuja for transplantation. To this end, the trench begins to dig about a year before the procedure. If you find large roots, they cut off, cover the sections with a garden fog. The trench is covered with loose soil and thoroughly watered. Such measures will help the tree to form new thin suction roots.

Transplant procedure

Tui transplantation should ideally take place in the spring. In the prepared pit it is necessary to pour a layer of soil in such a way that after installation of the thuj the root neck rises above the ground level by about ten centimeters. The tree should be placed in the center of the pit. At the same burlap can not be removed.

Further, all the voids are sprinkled with earth and trampled down. After that, the soil is thoroughly watered. It will not be superfluous to cover the surface of the basal circle with any mulching material.

After transplant, it is important to maintain soil moisture. Two weeks after the procedure, it is desirable to fertilize the tree with fertilizers.

Autumn transplant regulations

If, for any reason, there is no possibility of waiting for spring, a tuja transplant can be performed in autumn. The tree should be moved to a new location before the onset of stable frosts. Ideally, this should be done until the middle of October, otherwise the plant will not have time to root roots. As a result, it will be very difficult for him to transfer the winter.

After transplanting, the basal circle should preferably be sprinkled with fallen pine needles or compost. Due to this weakened roots will be protected from freezing.

Many believe that it is impossible to transfer a plant such as thuja to a new place without damage. Transplantation in autumn, as well as in spring, should be carried out in compliance with certain rules. In this case, almost certainly you will be able to save the thuya.