Yellow Ribbon (Thuya): description, planting, care

On private plots, they often plant not only fruit trees, but also ornamental plants, among which the most favorite is Yellowow Ribbon.

Tuya is a coniferous plant, but its branches are not covered with needles, but in the likeness of scales. Similarly to fir and pine, this tree exudes phytoncides, which have a favorable effect on the composition of the air and the respiratory system. Given that the care for this tree is very simple, the plant itself is unusual and beautiful, it can be noted that its popularity is growing year by year. Sometimes thuju are even called a "royal tree". If you are interested in a tree, for example, the variety Yellow Ribbon, know: you can cope with this plant by anyone.

Description

This species of thuya refers to the western species. The tree is small in size and has a conical crown. It grows relatively slowly, reaches a height of 2 m to 15 years. The diameter is 0.8 meters. The most outstanding feature distinguishing this tree from others is the brightness of new shoots. They have a bright yellow, sometimes orange color. All immediately pay attention to the plant, which stands out among the bright greenery of the infield. Later this color grows dull, by the autumn it turns into green. Preparing for the winter, the tree acquires a bronze shade.

Tuya has an increased resistance to frost, but it concerns only the middle zone of the country where the cold is not so strong.

Landing

If it is decided to plant a thuja on a site, it is necessary to find a place suitable for it. Yellow Ribbon is a tuja that does not like bright light. However, this applies to other plants of this genus. If the sun gives rays all the day long, it will lead to dehydration of the plant and to its death in the winter. The soil must be turf, with the addition of sand and peat. However, in marshy, clayey formations the tree will grow no worse.

If you plant a few plants, you must observe the distance: from a meter to five. Plant a tree in the spring, although at any time you can be sure that it will take root.

Yellow Ribbon is a thuja that prefers to grow in the air. Even at a young age, growing in a pot, the plant prefers not to be inside the house.

Care

If the landing site is selected correctly, care is almost unnecessary. If the groundwater is high, the tree can not be watered so often. To feed it costs annually minerals or organic. If planting fertilizers to the roots, the next two years it will not have to be fertilized.

The first month to water the tree you need every week, using at least 10 liters of water. If the weather is too dry, do it twice a week, doubling the flow rate. If the soil on the plot is wet, Elbow Ribbon will be particularly bright and splendid. Thuya will have an unhealthy appearance with a lack of moisture.

Reproduction

Tuy, landing and care in the open ground beyond which are not difficult, multiplies in two ways.

• Sunflower seeds. This method is not in demand. First, it takes a long time (5 years). In addition, the varietal characteristics are not transferred to the seeds. This means that from whatever variety a seed is taken, only a wild plant can be obtained from it.

The advantage of this method is one: the plants will be fully adapted to the current climate.

• Cuttings. This method is more effective, besides the result can be seen faster. In addition, in this way a tree is grown, fully corresponding to the varietal characteristics. For this it is necessary to take shoots of the second or third year. Separate them in such a way that on the basis of remaining wood. It is best to inherit the varietal characteristics of the part taken from the top of the parent plant.

The fastest and easiest way is to buy a seedling. Of course, this is more expensive, but when you turn to professionals, there is a guarantee to purchase a quality sample that fully corresponds to the characteristics of the chosen variety.

Before buying it is worth to inspect the seedling. The earth in the pot should not be too dry, because no one will tell exactly how long he spent in this form. It may be that the tree can not be saved by watering. Needles should not leave their places, the plant should look healthy. The younger the tree bought, the more likely it will take root. However, it will grow longer in this case.