Pea cypress - a stylish decoration of the suburban area

Evergreen conifers are considered the main decorative elements of various garden compositions and landscape design. Today, many gardeners use a variety of coniferous bushes and trees that do not lose their decorative effect all year round, besides, these crops are quite easy to care for. Of all the variety of conifers, the cypress stands out, which is often mistakenly confused with cypress - a heat-loving culture that is quite difficult to grow in Russia. Dull cypress Nano Gracilis is one of the brightest representatives of the genus, which amazes with its rather spectacular and amazing appearance. The main advantage and decoration of this cypress tree is considered to be beautiful needles, which twist like shells and give the whole plant an attractive appearance.

In this article, we will consider the features and morphological description of the cypress tree Nana Gracilis, and note the main options for using a coniferous plant in landscape design. Here are the most important rules and nuances of agricultural technology for growing this variety of cypress.

Description cypress Boulevard

Cypress trees are a genus of the Cypress family, are trees and shrubs with needles of a characteristic structure, come in different heights and are distinguished by slow growth. In natural nature, they are found only on the Japanese islands. They are slightly different from cypresses - their branches are located in the same plane, there are small cones and increased resistance to cold. They love on soils with a sufficient level of moisture.

Their wood is of very high quality, many varieties of these plants have been bred. One of them is Bulevard (in another way it is also called Boulevard or Boulevard) - with awl-shaped needles reaching 5 cm in length, the shoots are slightly bent inward at the ends. In winter, the pea cypress Bulevard becomes more gray. This variety in the description has a beautiful blue color with a silvery sheen.

Cypress Boulevard can be seen in the photo:

Dimensions cypress Boulevard

The tree grows up to 5 m in height, but grows very slowly, which is typical for almost all members of the genus. This is especially noticeable at a young age. On average, the pea cypress Bulevard grows by 10 cm per year, which allows it not to lose its decorative effect for a long time. The crown of the tree is symmetrical, in the shape of a pin.

Winter hardiness of cypress Boulevard

The cypress pea bulevard belongs to frost-resistant varieties, but in Siberia and the Urals it can freeze slightly. In regions with harsh winters, he needs shelter. Due to this characteristic, it is widespread in England, which does not have a warm climate.

Spread

The habitat of the wild plant is the northern part of America. In addition, the natural habitats of the plant can be found in the eastern part of Asia. Wild crops grow on plains, less often on slopes and hills. Ornamental individuals and hybrids grow everywhere, since they do not require special growing conditions and long-term care.

Plants tolerate winters quite easily, which persist for a long time in middle and northern latitudes. Therefore, for a temperate climate, only some varieties and species are suitable, which are created for decorating various gardens and park areas. An important condition for the culture is the absence of heat and the constant presence of moisture in the soil. Therefore, the cypress grows near water bodies in places with good lighting and high-quality nutritious soil.

Planting pea cypress Boulevard

Cypress thrives in humid seaside climates. Dry air and lack of moisture give him considerable discomfort. Regions such as: Astrakhan, Volgograd, Saratov regions will not be very favorable for its cultivation. In general, planting a cypress Boulevard and caring for it is not difficult. The plant should receive about 400 mm of rainfall during the summer season. If this figure is not achieved, then additional watering is required.

If planted in a dry and shaded area, the cypress tree may die. Also, do not place it next to large trees, capable of oppressing a young bush with their developed root system. Proximity to the surface of groundwater and stagnant moisture will also be negative factors.

The ideal place for planting pea cypress varieties Boulevard would be a sunny place with fertile moist soil. Shallow slopes to the south and west, protected from strong winds, are well suited.

Landing dates

Pea cypress Bulevard, as a rule, is planted in early spring, after warming up the soil, but autumn preparation of the pit for planting is needed. Fertilizers are applied there and covered with a film for the winter so that the contents are well rewound. In terms of timing, it is important to be in time at the moment when the earth has already warmed up, but the trees and shrubs have not yet begun to grow.

Soil preparation

For the pea cypress Bulevard, fertile soils with good drainage are needed, but at the same time, sufficiently moist. The acidity index should be at 5 pH. It is easily achieved by introducing peat into the soil. Since the tree will receive nutrients from the soil for several more years, you should take care of the application of fertilizers. A mixture of sod land, sand and peat is placed in the planting pit, in a ratio of 1: 1: 2.

Preparation of planting material

Pea cypress Bulevard is purchased for many years, so the choice of a seedling should be approached responsibly. It is best to purchase plants in special nurseries, where you can also consult with specialists. The most important thing to inspect when buying the roots of a seedling is that they should not be open, because the cypress tree will die at the slightest drying out.

Unscrupulous sellers may display transplanted containers. To check the quality of the seedling, you need to turn the container upside down - in normal specimens, the soil does not spill out, and the earthen lump falls out entirely. The branches should be flexible and the needles dry to the touch.

Landing rules

The planting pit is prepared in the fall. The size is maintained within 90 cm depth and 60 cm width. A 20 cm layer of gravel or expanded clay drainage is placed at the bottom.When planting a pea cypress, Bulevard, it is necessary to ensure that the root collar rises 15 cm above the soil layer. The seedling is fixed at the support and mulched with chips or peat.

Cypress Nana Gracilis - photo

According to numerous reviews, the cypress Nana Gracilis is considered the brightest representative of this family. This plant is distinguished by its simply magnificent appearance, which is achieved by the unusual rolled needles, similar to shells. However, despite the exotic look, planting and caring for the crop is quite simple and can be done by any gardener.

Cypress care Boulevard

Pea cypress Bulevard, although not very picky about care, but some rules must be observed. Mainly, the features of this plant require attention to watering, pruning and wintering.

Watering and feeding

One of the important factors in cypress farming is watering. It should be regular and abundant in order to maintain the required soil moisture level. Pea cypress Bulevard reacts extremely badly to heat and dryness. About 10 liters of water should fall under one plant per week. If the tree is in a hot climate, then water it several times a week.

Pea cypress Bulevard is very good at sprinkling, it should be carried out early in the morning or in the evening, but so that the needles have time to dry before nightfall. Too much humidity will provoke fungal and bacterial infections. After watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil and remove weeds, if any.

The first feeding with organics and mineral complexes is done 3 months after planting. For a young tree, the concentration is made half as much so as not to burn the delicate and fragile roots. Adult plants are fertilized from spring to mid-summer, every two weeks. All top dressing is stopped from the end of July to allow the tree to prepare for winter.

Cypress haircut Boulevard

The pea cypress Boulevard needs regular pruning. In early spring, frozen and dry shoots are removed - these are sanitary measures. Formative pruning can be carried out at the same time.

Where can I get Filifer Nana sapling?

New seedlings can be purchased at a florist shop, nursery, or you can sprout a new bush - from a Phillifer Nana twig, cones - and then plant it in the ground. If one specimen has already grown earlier, you can graft a stalk.

Germination from seeds is considered the most convenient way to breed this plant. Branches do not always take root due to the peculiarities of life and biological properties, and grafting a bush requires a careful preliminary comparison of varietal traits. In the future, they may be unstable, not manifest at all.

The degree of germination of seed is also a variable indicator, it depends on many factors. However, the likelihood that strong seedlings will be grown is higher in this case than in the case of grafting or grafting.

Important! From the point of view of the biological characteristics of the plant, the seed method of reproduction is the most natural, dominant.

It is recommended to propagate cypress trees from seeds, but this method is quite long and requires patience.
To germinate Filifer Nana from seeds, it is necessary to prepare a mixture of sand, black soil, peat, place them in a weak solution of manganese, then in water or melted snow for a day (they are germinated in autumn, after harvesting or in spring, after stratification). The gibberellin solution will help increase the germination rate. The seeds are placed in it for 20-30 minutes before planting.

Putting 2 seeds in a container with soil, sprinkle a layer of earth with a thickness of 1-2 mm on top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, well-lit place. Seedlings will appear in a few weeks. It so happens that the seeds germinate only after a couple of months, and sometimes only after a year, but these are very rare cases.

Important! Stratification, gibberellin are the main methods for activating growth in the shortest possible time.

Taking into account these features of reproduction, it is easy to come to the conclusion: the easiest way is to purchase seedlings grown by specialists. Skill, strict adherence to the rules of agricultural technology allow them to grow plants with stable varietal traits from seeds without any problems. Independent work is always an experiment. The biological processes in the seed are complex.The incredible sensitivity to the environment, soil type, air temperature, the level of nutrients accumulated during maturation - all this makes the result unpredictable. All efforts can be in vain, time and money will be wasted.

You can buy seedlings already grown from seeds by specialists, but you only need to do this in nurseries or stores.

Why do the needles of the cypress Boulevard turn yellow

In cypress trees, pines and thujas, the needles stay on the tree for 3-8 years, then they turn yellow and fall off naturally. This becomes especially noticeable in the depths of the crown, such debris must be cleaned by hand or washed off with a stream of water from a hose.

In addition to natural reasons, the fact that the Bulevard pea cypress turned yellow inside may be associated with a number of problems. In this case, the completely green color of the tree will not be restored in spring. The most common causes of yellowing of needles:

1. Fungal diseases - it is urgent to treat the plant with Bordeaux liquid or preparations Fundazol, Commander or Ordan.
2. There are not enough nutrients - in this case, pea cypress should be fed with a complex fertilizer containing magnesium.
3. Dry or waterlogged soil - either watering or removing excess moisture is required.
4. Sunburn - after moving the seedlings into the ground, it is necessary to shade from direct sunlight.
5. Smoke - Bulevard pea cypress is bad for smoke, so you should burn garden debris away from it, and then douse the plant with a hose.

Choosing a landing site

In Japan, where cypress trees are common, breeders at one time managed to bring out miniature specimens. Other varieties may one day destroy the ceiling. On the island of Hyunsu such are not uncommon - there are even 30-meter representatives of the family. The classic Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Nana grows to about 50 cm in 10 years, and Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Sungold grows up to 1 m in the same number of years.

Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Nana feels great at the porch, in the flowerbed. It needs a little shade, so it is better to choose an area near the house or nearby trees when growing outdoors. It does not tolerate a strong and absolute shadow, it begins to fade.

Important! When growing it indoors, Bio lamps should be used to keep photosynthesis and other processes at a normal, natural pace. There is not enough light from an ordinary light bulb, one or more. Artificial lighting in intensity and other indicators is very different from the sun's rays.

Filifera Nana grows, as a rule, only up to half a meter in height
Filifera Nana is appreciated not only for its "appearance", but also for its ability to produce phytoncides in large quantities compared to other species. And pine, for example, synthesizes from 0.2 to 13 mg of phytoncides per hour, and indoor lily - ten times less. These substances are different, their properties are being actively studied today. The discovery was made not so long ago - in 1928.

These substances, to one degree or another, have a detrimental effect on viruses, fungal spores, help the plant itself to overcome the disease or prevent it, and to everyone who is nearby. Therefore, it is useful to have a coniferous plant - for example, Filifera Nana.

Reproduction

You can propagate the pea cypress Boulevard in various ways:

Seeds. Their germination capacity lasts up to 15 years. The seeds are either sown directly in open ground or grown at home. In any case, the soil should be light. When planted at home, seeds are stratified using a refrigerator or a cool room. Cypress is sown in the ground in the fall. Seedlings are watered moderately, picking is carried out, if necessary, they are gradually accustomed to cold weather. In the fall, they are moved to the ground and left to winter under cover.

Cuttings. For this, shoots are cut into cuttings of 15 cm each and planted in a loose substrate. It is better to place the containers in a greenhouse. The pea cypress takes root in 2 months, then it should be planted in open ground.

Layers. The lower shoots are buried and await rooting. The next year, the bush can be separated from the parent plant.

Reproduction of cypress Nana Gracilis: the most common ways

A cypress of any variety is a valuable addition to any landscape, as this plant fits perfectly into any garden arrangement. It is not so difficult to grow a cypress tree Nana Gracilis on your site. Saplings of this plant are quite expensive in the store, so you can buy one, then use reproduction to get more copies. The dwarf cypress of this variety can be propagated in the following ways: seed propagation and cuttings. Consider the main features and rules of each plant breeding option.

Seed reproduction

• This method of propagation is extremely rarely used to propagate varietal varieties of cypress, however, it can also be used to produce quite strong and beautiful plants that are more resistant to the climate. However, when choosing propagation using seeds, it should be borne in mind that most varietal traits are not preserved and as a result, you can get a plant with a completely unpredictable appearance.
• For such reproduction, you first need to collect seeds. On an adult cypress bush, wait until the cones, which contain two seeds, are fully ripe. It is important to be in time before the cone scales open and the seeds scatter.
• After harvesting, the seeds must be dried. Do this in a warm and well-ventilated area.
• Cypress seeds have very good germination, which is not lost until 15 years. Therefore, the planting material can be collected for the future.
• Seeds can be sown in the fall in open ground or, after stratification, into containers.
• Seeds can be stratified in light soil in the refrigerator or in a container that is dripped with snow. For this, suitable containers are filled with light and nutritious soil, sand and peat can be used.
• After about a couple of months, the boxes are transferred to the house, where at room temperature the seeds begin to thaw and gradually germinate. For the germination process, seeds need a temperature of 3 degrees.
• When sprouts appear on the surface, containers with plantings can be transferred to a bright, but protected from direct sunlight place.
• Seedling care consists of regular watering and removing weeds.
• When the seedlings are strong enough and they have 2-3 sprouts each, they can be dived into separate pots or immediately onto a specially designated garden bed in the open field.
• The cypress Nana Gracilis, obtained from seeds, needs to be grown in the open field for several years, covering it for the winter. A young coniferous plant is transplanted to a permanent place only after 5-6 years.

Propagation by cuttings

• This method of propagation is used by gardeners much more often, as it is easier, faster and more reliable. As a result, you can simultaneously get a large number of high-quality seedlings with all varietal characteristics.
• The breeding process is best carried out in spring, so that the seedlings have time to take root.
• First of all, you need to prepare cuttings. To do this, in the spring, after the last frost has passed, choose strong and healthy shoots on the Nana Gracilis cypress tree. It is best to use non-old shoots. The length of each cutting should be approximately 10-15 cm.
• Experienced gardeners recommend cutting off or simply plucking cuttings with a "heel", which will allow the planting material to grow roots faster.After that, remove all the needles from the bottom of the cuttings.
• There is no need to process additional planting material, if you wish, you can lower the cuttings for a while in the root former, since the seedlings take root for a long time.
• Next, you need to prepare containers or pots, which are filled with nutritious soil and watered abundantly. After that, cuttings are rooted into the soil, and the pots are covered with foil on top to create a greenhouse effect.
• Rooting of cuttings takes about 2 months, during which plantings need to be regularly watered and aired.
• In the future, the rooted cuttings need to be planted on a special bed, where each plant is covered with a plastic bottle on top.
• Before the onset of cold weather, usually all cuttings root and take root normally, so for the winter they can simply be covered a little in the open field, without transferring the planting to the house.
• In the future, it is recommended to leave the cuttings for growing for a couple of years, after which the resulting seedlings are planted in a permanent place.

Diseases and pests

Pea cypress Bulevard is quite resistant to pests and diseases. But due to improper care or selection of a landing site, they may be negatively affected. The most common insects attacking a plant are:

1. Spider mite - a sign is yellowed and falling needles, from which the pest sucks out nutrients. Treatment with insecticides helps.
2. Scabbards - plant sap also serves as a food source for them. The most effective of them is recognized as the Nuprid remedy.

If there are too many pests and the tree is heavily affected, then it is better to cut it down and burn it. In this way, contamination of healthy cypress trees can be prevented.

Root rot is the most common disease. It occurs due to stagnation in the roots of the water. This can be avoided by providing a sufficient drainage layer during planting. A diseased tree is dug up, the roots are cut to healthy tissues, treated with a fungicide and transplanted to another place.

Cypress in winter

Cypress care is provided not only during the active growing season. In order for the culture to easily withstand the winter, it must be prepared for a dormant period.

Preparation for wintering

As a rule, even cold-resistant cypress trees require additional shelter for the winter. After the cones ripen and fall off the cypress, it is necessary to create an additional layer of mulch from dry foliage or cut branches from the tree. An external shelter also helps to protect the plant during severe frosts. In addition, after the first snow falls, a snowdrift is thrown around the trunk, which creates additional shelter from the wind.

Wintering

Small varieties are advised to grow in large containers, which can be brought home for the winter. If the plant is grown in the open field, it is necessary to provide a reliable shelter for the entire frost period.

Who can handle the test of Russia.

The mild winters of the beginning of the century lulled Russian gardeners with their relative well-being. Scientists "as usual" kept repeating about the greenhouse effect and global warming. Say, a little more and Arkhangelsk will become a seaside resort, the tundra will be overgrown with forest, and the middle zone of Russia will turn into a subtropical paradise. Nature, indeed, confirmed this theory - the winters for the selection were not frosty. At the same time, gardening magazines and newspapers began to present the miracles of acclimatization as the norm. One grows a walnut in Vologda, another filled up his Arkhangelsk relatives with watermelons and grapes, the third in Perm swung at peaches. How can one not be moved by the mind. Frankly, "the roof has gone" and mine. What did not happen at that wonderful time in our garden. Wisteria, walnuts, numerous grapes, dozens of varieties of roses and clematis, broom brooms, Chinese miscanthus ... there are a lot of things. And where are they now !?

Here are a few words in my defense.We do not stop purchasing and testing new items even now. Who else but us - nursery breeders, to do this business. If you know when to stop, of course. Experience, I note, protects from obvious follies. At the same time, I sincerely believe that this is the only way to find pearls at the bottom of the sea.

Meanwhile, then - in the first years of our century, even such subtropical species as tulip trees, Himalayan and Atlas cedars, Japanese sakura and maples were seriously offered at the Sadovod market in Moscow. It was sheer recklessness to buy them - but they did.

At the same time, roadside "cages" with seedlings flooded with varieties of Lawson's cypress - unrealistically spectacular conifers with dense spindle-shaped crowns and bluish-steel needles. In the morning, hundreds of these handsome sellers exhibited on the asphalt adjacent to the cages in order to seduce the passing gardeners with this luxury. And in the evening, you see, the "forest" has thinned out a lot - so they were snapped up.

In the winter season

With the onset of cold weather, the aerial part of Filifer Nan, of course, is not cut off. It grows very slowly and, most likely, after this, it will not be able to recover. At the same time, its resistance to frost is relatively high - 5 points on the USDA scale.

This scale was created specifically to make it easy to buy the plants you want. It is also convenient for growers to choose the necessary hybrids for crossing, in accordance with the desired parameters. Zone 5, to which the Filifera Nana variety is ranked, are plants that survive when the air temperature drops from -23 to -26.

Important! It will not be superfluous to wrap a cypress in a film for the winter.

Cypress is a frost-resistant plant, but just in case it can be covered for the winter
Many gardeners recognize the following as the optimal shelter technique for Filifer Nana for the winter:

• the branches of the plant are neatly tied;
• mulch is poured, spruce branches are laid on the soil and the lower tier of branches;
• the crown is wrapped in foil;
• in March-April, they remove all elements of the shelter, remove frozen branches, if, of course, they are.

This will take about 30-40 minutes. If many of these cypress trees are grown at the same time, this precaution should not be neglected anyway. The disadvantage of this method is that the shelter may turn out to be unstable to gusts of wind due to the change in the position of the branches. When it comes to an alpine slide, sustainability is a priority. It is better to install a mini-greenhouse - dig in a metal frame around the perimeter, stretch the film and fix it with bricks and earth. This technique is, of course, more complex and time consuming, but this way you can take care of several plants at once.

The near-trunk circle of the plant can be covered with spruce branches, as well as the lower tier of branches

Interesting! The pea cypress, Filifera Nana, is believed by some people to have magical properties. It is used in feng shui to protect against the evil eye, damage. To do this, it is placed on the window sill located opposite the entrance door to the room. Better to put a compact indoor fountain next to it. Filifera nana, like all life on the planet, is a source of energy, absorbs carbon dioxide, produces phytoncides, and changes the atmosphere around it.

So you know.

Genus cypress ( Chamaecyparis) the cypress family has seven species of conifers, three of which grow in the United States, the other four in eastern Asia.

Pea cypress ( Chamaecyparis pisifera) - a coniferous tree in natural conditions living in the mountains of Japan, including the northernmost of the Japanese islands - Hokkaido. The natural appearance has a low-slung conical crown and a short, pointed at the end, scaly needles.At home, a tree can reach 25-30 meters in height, but its average height does not exceed 8-10 meters.

Pea cypress is one of the five sacred conifers especially revered by the Japanese. In Japan, hundreds of varieties of wood have been bred with a wide variety of decorative data. Most of them do not exceed 2-4m in height. In Russia, at least two dozen varieties that are promising for the middle band have already been tested. Several of them have proven to be absolutely reliable.

Botanical features

In botanical catalogs, this plant can be found under the name Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Nana. This is a bush with a stiff trunk, many side branches, and a lush cone-shaped crown. The branches are covered with needle-shaped leaves of a pleasant dark green hue. The bark is reddish brown, lighter on the lateral branches. In the first year, branches grow horizontally, then gravitate towards the soil - an illusion of a fountain or fan is created.

Flowering is barely noticeable - white scales-petals appear on the needles. The inflorescence is spiky. Filifera Nana seems to be covered with frost. Then the fruits ripen - small dark-colored beads-cones. Seeds are formed in them and are carried right there in the wind.

They love the cypress tree not at all for flowering, but for its magnificent evergreen look, which adorns the garden at any time of the year.

More details.

"Boolevar" (" Boulevard») is not one of the most reliable varieties, but cases of its loss are quite rare and are associated with gross errors in agricultural technology. Despite the occasional slight "burning" of the needles, the decorative advantages of "Bulevar" are so obvious that gardeners acquire it in spite of warnings. This is justified because its minimum service life exceeds ten years. And if you please him fully, then he can happily exist for up to two decades. Since "Bulevar" is good cuttings, gardeners manage to grow a whole forest of insurance seedlings during this time.

"Bulevar" has a very dense, blunt-conical crown. The maximum height of a tree is 2 meters, but in reality a tree rarely reaches even a meter. The variety seems to be created for small gardens. Firstly, it has the same size "midi" - medium-sized and not small, but the most demanded. Secondly, it has an unusually pleasant-looking silvery-blue soft needles. Thanks to all this, "Bulevar" is organically combined with a variety of shrubs and perennials.

Application

Cypress has not only enhanced decorative properties. It is used in industrial production as well as in medical activities.

At home

In everyday life, cypress is used mainly for decorative decoration of gardens and alpine hills. The cones and needles of the plant can be used to create shelter for other plants for the winter. In addition, the plant is often cultivated to create unusual compositions in indoor environments. Aromatic additives are also made on the basis of pine needles for use in air fresheners.

In medicine

In official medicine, cypress trees are not used because they have no proven pharmacopoeial properties. However, in folk medicine, the plant is widely used, due to the fairly common chemical composition of the cones and shoots of the culture.

In folk medicine

On the basis of cones, various decoctions, infusions and tinctures are made. The plant has a wide range of properties. It is used as an astringent, bactericidal agent, a drug to eliminate bleeding, inflammation. Cones and needles have a calming effect on a person, they can improve memory, eliminate headaches, and normalize the balance of hormones in the body. Also, the decoction and infusion help to relieve spasm of smooth muscles, provide the elimination of colic.

What the "Bulevar" cannot bear.

The humid seaside climate is ideal for pea cypress.Most of its varieties do not tolerate dryness in the soil and in the air. Therefore, areas with a dry and hot climate, such as Volgograd, Astrakhan, Saratov, etc. they are not suitable. The pea cypress is sun-loving, although it puts up with a slight shadow. The tree grows best in open areas with fertile, moist soil. It is desirable that during the summer "Bulevar" received at least 400mm of precipitation. Typically, rainfall is half as much, but it is easy to replenish it with watering.

Location. The combination of shade and dryness quickly depletes the strength of the plant and often leads to death. Avoid planting shrubs in close proximity to large trees that extend far beyond the surface roots, such as birch trees. Near ground waters are harmful, moisture stagnation in spring is especially dangerous. The ideal location is sheltered from the winds, gentle southern and western slopes. When planting on a slope, to retain moisture, it is advisable to arrange the near-stem circle of the plant in the form of a funnel-shaped depression.

The soil. Lightweight, fertile, moist, and at the same time drained. The substrate should be acidic pH = 4.5-5.5, which is easily achieved using peat. When planting, they dig holes with a depth and diameter of about 50 cm and fill them with a mixture of turf soil, high peat and sand, prepared in an approximate ratio of 1: 2: 1.

Fertilizer, watering. As a fertilizer, it is useful to periodically introduce high-moor peat. It makes sense to sprinkle it superficially in small portions several times per season. Peat mulch is also useful in that it retains moisture, thereby creating the microclimate necessary for the plant. Peat is gradually assimilated by the surface layer of the soil, contributing to the activation of the beneficial microfauna.

It has been noticed that in rainy, but rather warm years, "Bulevar" grows much more intensively than usual. Watering should be regular enough so that the clod never dries out completely. Particular attention to watering in a drought, when due to a lack of moisture, the plant can be inhibited, and even stops growing. Watering is best done by sprinkling - with crown irrigation.

A haircut. "Bulevar" lends itself well to shaping and haircut. With the help of scissors, its silhouette and size can be radically changed, which allows it to be used in a variety of decorative subjects. It is quite simple, for example, to give it the shape of a ball. At the same time, you should not intrude into the growth of the plant too roughly, it is enough to slightly smooth out individual, protruding shoots, giving the outer contours of the tree smoothness.

Fertilizers and soil type

Planting plants along with the soil in which they germinated is an increasingly popular technique. The advantages are:

• the ability to protect plants with a sensitive root system from stress;
• impossibility of malnutrition when there are special requirements for the soil, and the seedling does not have a very massive root system.

In the case of the pea cypress, the method is also relevant. This will speed up the adaptation. But still, a drainage layer will have to be formed at the bottom of the planting pit. Filifera Nana requires black soil or loam mixed with sand for growth. Sandy loam soil is slightly less suitable. Lime soil is the worst option.

Important! It should not be grown in places where melted snow accumulates in the spring or where groundwater is located close to the surface.

The Filifera Nana variety is quite picky about the soil - for example, calcareous, sandy loam soil is not particularly suitable for him, and black soil is just right
Fertilizers are used with nitrogen. This element is very important to Filifer Nana. With a lack of it, signs of wilting will appear. Nitrogen is contained in chlorophyll, and it, in turn, in foliage. In Filifer Nana, nitrogen accumulation and chlorophyll synthesis occurs in a special way, not like in deciduous shrubs.If there is a lack of it in the ground, an ordinary flower will experience stress, but it will still be able to wait for bait. And Filifer Nana is gone. Negative changes will immediately be observed, and if the situation does not change soon, the plant will die.

Phosphorus is important. It is needed for growth, and besides this, for the formation of ovaries, fruits, seeds. It is necessary to use phosphorus-containing mixtures in the summer, and nitrogen-containing mixtures in the spring. In autumn, when the juice circulates more and more slowly in the branches, it is required to fertilize the soil with top dressing with potassium. This element will protect the sprouts in the cold, allow the bush to quickly recover. It increases the osmotic pressure inside cells, at the same time accelerates the accumulation of nutrients in the roots, promotes thickening of cell membranes, and improves the synthesis of carbohydrates. The plant is in a state of vegetative dormancy, but the root system continues to absorb nutrients from the soil. True, this happens much more slowly. But compost, overripe humus, is suitable from natural fertilizers.

With a lack of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, plants can be very sore

As an additional method of maintaining the soil, providing plant nutrition, a technique such as mulching can be used. It protects the earth from drying out and weathering of nutrients.

Experts recommend using the following mulch options:

cut grass; sawdust; leaves; nutshell; peat; expanded clay.

There can be negative reactions to classic pine mulch, as well as to closely related species growing too closely. In addition, pine needles can disrupt the harmony of the landscape, as if hinting at the withering of Filifer Nana to others.

Important! This option is the least suitable.

Sawdust, peat, expanded clay can be used as mulch for cypress

Further in each garden.

Yes, it can sometimes burn in the spring sun. Yes, his age is sometimes relatively short-lived, although 12-15 years can be safely counted on. But, at the same time, the decorative advantages of "Bulevar" outweigh all the risks. Due to the unusual, eye-pleasing texture and color of the needles, "Bulevar" revives a variety of decorative compositions. Although he is not an absolute all-rounder, he is combined with most garden flowers and ornamental shrubs. It forms especially pleasant pairs with perennials and shrubs with dense, geometrically regular crowns: boxwood, thujas, Koniky spruce, hosts. A good background for "Bulevar" are such carpet perennials as the loosestrife "Aurea", tenacious stones, stonecrops, sod saxifrage.

Rocky gardens. After a closer acquaintance, it was found that "Bulevar" grows most steadily on non-steep slopes, which is explained by the absence of moisture stagnation there in the spring. Any slope exposure, including the northern one, is suitable. At the same time, to delay atmospheric precipitation, the foot of the bush should be made in the form of a funnel-shaped depression. As far as stones are concerned, Bulevaru is best suited to the neighborhood of rolled-in boulders of brownish-red shades.

In the front area of ​​the site, you can arrange a small flat rockery, the participants of which will be only boulders, ground cover perennials and "Bulevar". At the same time, it is advisable to form "Bulevar" in the form of a hummock, so that its silhouette echoes the boulders. For contrast, it is good to plant an ephedra with a vertical crown nearby: thuja "Smaragd", junipers "Hibernica", "Sky Rocket", etc.

How to identify strong seedlings?

A plant with a strong immune system, which is easily adaptable to new conditions, in a store, nursery or among seedlings on a windowsill, can be selected based on such criteria.

The root system in the pot is closed or open

The pea cypress does not tolerate a lack of soil. Bare roots are not for him.When germinating the seeds, a small layer of potting soil helps to direct the stem up in a timely manner. The seeds seem to turn by themselves, focusing on where the air comes from, the temperature of the soil, the distribution of heat and the thickness of the upper layer, its density.

Important! If the roots of the purchased plant have been open for a long time, you should give preference to another, or when transplanting, leave a small space, first for mulch, and then for the earth.

Branch color

Branches grow, rustic at the base - only their top contains growth hormones in large quantities. Therefore, the gardener, by cutting them, gets the opportunity to slow down the growth of the entire plant. Sometimes it is dangerous to cut the top off - the entire bush may die. If the branches are yellowed, there are many of them - more than green ones - the color of not only the lower tier has changed, it is undesirable to acquire such a plant. There is a high probability of his death in the new conditions. He needs additional care, feeding or changing the intensity of lighting, watering. Additional time will be spent preparing for the transplant, and a beginner may not be able to cope with this.

You should not buy seedlings with yellowed branches - the plant will most likely die in new conditions

Density of the earth clod

Very dense, stone soil in a pot indicates a violation of the rules of agricultural technology. In the future, all the mistakes of the nursery or store employees caring for him may remind of themselves - the plant will be painful, capricious, demanding. The clod of earth should be of medium density.

Of course, after more thorough care is provided, the seedling will recover and literally in a year will become truly strong, beautiful, well-groomed. But the first season will have to tinker with him. It is strictly not recommended to acquire only an ailing plant. In all other cases, the new owner is able to restore balance, to revive harmony. The main thing is not to regret buying.

Of course, it is not recommended to purchase a diseased plant. Perhaps it will be possible to cure it, but you will have to spend a lot of energy on it.

Description of the variety

Habit

Under natural conditions, pea cypress grows in mountainous areas and reaches a height of 25 m. Trees of the 'Boulevard' selection variety do not reach such a height in Russian conditions. The delicate needles of the cypress tree do not withstand the harsh conditions of the Russian winter, they freeze and fall off. Landscape designers have shifted the emphasis towards low-growing plants, like the Boulevard variety. The usual plant height is 0.8–1.2 m, sometimes 2 m.

The shape of the crown is conical with a smoothed top, symmetrical, often pin-shaped. Low trees with branches growing almost from the ground and widely spread out to the sides are similar in appearance to shrubs. The crown is thick and lush. In diameter, an adult specimen grows to 1.2 m.

It is characterized by low-slung needles of a delicate turquoise color, shimmering with a silvery sheen in the sun's rays. In winter, the needles take on a grayish-purple hue. The length of the soft, thornless needles reaches 6 mm. The ends of the coniferous needles are bent inward, giving the appearance of the plant an openwork fluffy look.

The fruits are cones resembling the size of peas, which is what is entrenched in the name of the plant. Fruit length does not exceed 8 mm.

The bark is brown with a reddish tint.

Popular types and varieties of cypress

About 10 different species are known among cypress trees. Today, all varieties are successfully cultivated, so almost every variety has several varieties with differences and growing conditions. Depending on the growing conditions, gardeners and decorators give preference to the varieties that are most suitable for the given conditions.

Pea cypress lat chamaecyparis pisifera

In its natural environment, this culture grows in Japan. It is a tree with a high and rather thin trunk, up to 30 meters long.The difference between this type is the presence of a reddish tint of the bark covering the trunk and lateral branches. The crown of the tree is lush, spreading, unlike other species, it is quite wide at the base. The width of some individuals can reach 6 meters in diameter. The stems extending from the trunk of the tree are located in a horizontal position, completely covered with bluish-green needles of a scaly shape. Based on the variety, several varieties have been obtained, among which several are considered the most popular.

Cypress boulevard lat boulevard

Small trees of hybrid origin, not exceeding 5 meters in length. The peculiarity of the culture lies in the shape of the crown, the appearance of which is similar to that of pins. The plant is quite large, despite its relatively low height, the crown grows in width. All branches are covered with needles bent inward. The needles are hard, bluish-silver in color, up to 6 cm in length. Unlike many members of the family, this type does not grow in size well, and also does not have good resistance to cold weather.

Cypress plumosa lat plumosa

The main advantage of this variety is its high resistance to any growing conditions. The hybrid is represented by a small tree, with an erect stem, about 10 meters long, with twisted decorative twigs. The cypress is covered with soft needles, the length of which rarely reaches 5 mm. The crown of the culture is colored in a rich green tone. A feature of growing crops is the need for constant feeding of the soil and loosening the earth. Another feature of the plant is the change in color of the needles by autumn to brown.

Cypress nana aurea lat nana

Shrub representative, the height of which does not exceed 1 meter. The shrub is lush, the crown abundantly covers the entire plant from the base of the root collar. The cypress grows mainly in width, reaching more than 1.5 meters in diameter. Scaly needles of this variety are greenish-blue in color.

Cypress filifera lat filifera

A stunted representative of cypress. The plant has an unusual appearance with high decorativeness, therefore it is appreciated among lovers of exotic hybrids. Cypress has a quiet growth rate. The height of the crop every year increases by only 3-5 cm. In this case, the lateral shoots are located horizontally, often hanging in the form of bright green branches. Despite the fact that the culture prefers sunny areas, it does not tolerate extreme heat.

Lawson cypress lat cupressus lawsoniana

Coniferous perennial, often exceeding half a meter in length. Differs in narrow size and good tolerance of pests and diseases. The plant is unpretentious to growing conditions, easily adapts to climate changes. Scaly needles, tightly pressed to stems and shoots. The cones are small, about 0.6 cm across. For the cultivation of this species, a well-drained and loose substrate with light soil is a prerequisite.

Cypress yvonne yvonne lat ivonne

An ornamental hybrid that grows as a small tree with light yellow needle-like leaves. The form of the culture is cone-shaped, consists of arcuate branches and needles abundantly covering the branches. The maximum size of this tree is approximately 3 meters in length and in diameter. Based on the amount of moisture in the substrate chosen for growing this variety, the shade of the foliage changes.

Ellwoodii cypress

A tree with a wide diameter and sagging shoots. Differs in a slow set of length and crown formation. The maximum crop height is about 2 meters. The crown and side shoots are made of bluish needles that cover the entire crop. The plant retains its decorative effect at any time of the year, subject to the conditions of cultivation.

Dull cypress cupressus obtusa

A plant that lives in the highlands or at the bottom of the slopes.A prerequisite for planting this culture is high humidity of the air and substrate. The cypress of this variety is a tall tree, up to 40 meters up. The horizontal branches form a fairly dense and luxurious crown, reaching a maximum of 3 meters in diameter. The branches are completely covered with small and soft needles, which are colored in a light green hue. Cones are large enough, relative to other species, can exceed 1 cm in diameter. The plant has good resistance to various cultivation conditions. However, in order to reach the largest size, a nutritious and loose soil is needed for a cypress.

Cypress nana aurea lat nana aurea

A short, dwarf subspecies, characterized by a bright green, often light green crown. Bushes rarely exceed a meter in height, even in the mature growing season. The shape of the crown of this bush is similar to the form of a shell. The needles are needle-like, dense, consists of small and prickly needles. The culture looks spectacular among other horticultural crops, as well as on alpine slides.

Cypress nana gracilis lat nana gracilis

A graceful dwarf variety with unusual bright green twigs, consisting of scaly foliage. The plant is slowly gaining size, increasing only 4-5 cm per year. The cultivation of this variety requires fertile soil, as well as constant sunlight. The cypress does not tolerate shady places; in the absence of a sufficient amount of sun, darkening of the needles and a loss of decorative effect occur.

Fernspray gold cypress lat fernspray gold

A small hybrid growing in the form of a small tree with a trunk up to 3 meters long. The plant is valued for its unusual appearance, obtained due to the formation of a decorative shade of needles. The shape of the tree is dense, characterized by a variety of shades of green, with the presence of yellow and orange tones. Arcuate branches branch, mainly at the ends, due to which the cypress looks luxurious.

Nutkan cypress lat cupressus nootkatensis

A popular type of cypress, which is a high culture, up to 40 meters up. Actively grown in America. The crown is formed by fluffy and drooping branches, which are completely covered with greenish-blue, less often dark green needles. Differs in measured growth. This type has a peculiarity - when pressed on the needles, the plant begins to thin out a stable unpleasant aroma. When cultivated in garden conditions, it requires constant maintenance of substrate moisture and air spraying.

Cypress pendula lat pendula

Weeping cypress variety. It is a tree with luxurious, down-flowing trees and branches. The cone-shaped crown is formed by arcuate shoots, which outwardly form a fan of dense dark green foliage. The needles are flexible and small in size. Upward, the plant develops up to 15 meters, and in diameter it forms sizes up to 4 meters. Cypress is characterized by good cold resistance and optimal growth in different conditions.

Cypress glauca lat glauca

The peculiarities of this variety are the formation of a symmetrical luxurious crown, which does not require additional conditions to maintain decorativeness. The tree quickly grows in size, growing by 15-20 cm per year. The crown consists of a spreading, dense crown with long green needles. The branches are located vertically and sideways. Cypress of this variety perfectly tolerates frost and growing in the shade, without changing the decorative appearance.

Thuate cypress lat cupressus thyoides

The narrow conical shape of this tree gives the tree an unusual look. The maximum size of a tree upward is about 25 m, with a diameter not exceeding 10 m. The needles are dark green, have a slight bloom on the surface.The plant has a pungent odor that lingers in the air for a long time.

Cypress red star eng red star

A decorative hybrid with an unusual decorative crown that can be easily leveled with ordinary scissors. The tree is small, about 2 meters long, with a diameter of 1.5 meters. The peculiarity of the culture lies in the change in the shade of the crown, which changes over the season from bluish-green to rich snow-white or pinkish, as well as burgundy. The hybrid easily tolerates frosts, is distinguished by good resistance to various habitat conditions.

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Reproduction

Usually, pea cypress is purchased in specialized stores or in nurseries. Consumers can propagate Boulevard on their own. This can be done in three ways.

1. Seeds are a convenient but time consuming method. The seeds are collected, dried, stratified, then germinated in a container. The grown seedlings are planted in the ground.
2. Layering is the easiest way. A branch spreading along the ground is cut and buried in the ground. Gradually, roots appear from the incision, after which the new plant is separated from the mother.
3. Cuttings are a reliable and effective way. Cuttings are harvested in spring from young stems. The lower part of the blanks is freed from needles and planted in pots with fertilized soil. The container with the handle is closed with a waterproof material to saturate the space with water vapor. Under favorable conditions, the roots appear in 1.5–2 months.

Seat selection

An important point is the choice of a place for planting a plant.

• Open wet and fertile areas without active shading are suitable. Shade and dryness negatively affect the state of plantings, lead to depletion of vitality.
• A slightly acidic or neutral soil is suitable for planting a plant. A well-drained loamy soil that is high in nutrients is best.
• The presence of stagnant water leads to decay of the root system. It is undesirable to plant plants near water bodies.
• The location of large trees nearby, the roots of which occupy a fairly large area, negatively affects the development of the plant.
• The gently sloping western or southern slopes are ideal for planting seedlings. This arrangement protects the plantings from the influence of strong cold winds.

The increase in height in pea cypress is uneven. At first, it grows slowly - up to 10 cm per year; with age, plant growth accelerates.

Terms and Conditions

When planting a cypress, it is important to comply with the necessary conditions.

In the fall, the main work is carried out to prepare the planting pit. The optimal size of the pit is 60x90 cm.

Drainage is placed at the bottom of the pit. Gravel, broken brick, expanded clay are used as drainage. The thickness of the drainage layer is at least 20 cm.

The pit is covered with an earth mixture and left in this form for the winter.

Cypress is planted in early spring. By this time, the earth had already warmed up, and the active growth of the planting material had not begun. When planting, the root collar is left about 20 cm above ground level.

To give stability, a young tree is tied to a support.

The space near the trunk is mulched with shavings, wood chips or peat.

The first years of life require a special approach to providing conditions for the vital activity of the Bulevard cypress. It is sheltered in winter and early spring.

Winter care

The Boulevard variety adapts well to winter conditions if certain conditions are met:

1. For the winter, the crown of the tree is sprinkled with snow to avoid the needles freezing under the influence of the frosty wind.
2. The root part, which is under the snow cover, is not covered in order to avoid stagnation of moisture and root discussion.

Sun protection and watering

In early spring, bright sun rays, reflecting from the snow cover, pose a danger to delicate needles.To maintain the natural beauty of the needles in the first years of life, the plant is protected from direct sunlight during and after the snow melts. Without shading, areas with burns appear on the coniferous cover, the needles burn out in places facing the sun. This significantly impairs the appearance of the plant. Protect the plant with awnings, burlap, cardboard shields, fabric fences. Fences somewhat spoil the design look of the site, but they preserve the life and beauty of the plant.

Cypress Boulevard tolerates well both shaded and open to sunlight areas. In the dry season, the cypress sheds part of the needles. It dies off and turns brown.

If the soil is dry, the plant needs regular watering, including for the winter. The best watering option is sprinkling, when the crown also receives moisture along with the roots. Young seedlings are sprayed daily.

Important! When working with a cypress Boulevard, they take into account the need for protection for humans, since the plant is poisonous.

Boulevard haircut

There are 2 types of cypress haircuts:

Sanitary cutting of the crown is carried out in early spring or autumn.

Shoots are cut in spring:

With a form-building shearing with scissors, the size of the plant is changed, giving it a certain shape, trying to create a smooth outline of the contour of the plant. It is better to start shaping the tree 1–2 years after planting.

Location on the site

Pea cypress looks great in landscape compositions. He is good in both group and single landings. It is organic both in the structure of large park zones and in the territory of small personal plots.

The crown of the plant lends itself well to formation. To increase decorativeness or create a certain design style, the development of the crown is directed. Regular haircut refreshes and maintains the color saturation of the crown.

Cypress Boulevard does not lose its decorative qualities for 10 years. During this time, other seedlings are growing, which will allow you to update the plantings on the site.

The use of cypress Nana Gracilis in landscape design

Cypress Nana Gracilis is perhaps the most decorative and beautiful variety of this genus, which is often chosen by gardeners and landscape designers to decorate their backyards. This evergreen coniferous plant is especially popular and loved in Western Europe, where it is used everywhere in the creation of unusual compositions. Consider the most popular options for using this species of cypress in the landscape.

• First of all, this plant looks great in single plantings against the background of a lawn.
• Many gardeners prefer to grow it in group plantings, where a wide variety of coniferous crops are used at the same time. In this case, plants of different heights are used to create a beautiful composition. This cypress variety can be both in the foreground and as a background for lower plants.
• In addition, the plant can be planted together with other decorative deciduous crops, as well as perennial flowers. In this case, a green cypress tree can act as a background for flowering plants.
• Cypress Nana Gracilis can be used on alpine slides, rockeries and mixborders, as well as rocky and Japanese gardens.
• Cypress of this variety is a stunted plant, so it is great for growing in garden pots and containers. With this planting, flowerpots can be placed around the site, they can be used to decorate a terrace or a gazebo, as well as a balcony. In addition, bright bonsai trees can be made from this coniferous culture.

As you can see from the above options, the use of the cypress tree Nana Gratsilis is quite diverse and creates space for the creativity of gardeners and designers on the way to creating beautiful and unique garden compositions.

Description of the plant

Cypress trees of different varieties with thuja in the background
The ancestor of the family is a tree that reaches a height of about seventy meters. Thanks to the work of breeders, cultivars are much less adapted to garden spaces. The branches of the plant are short and flat in shape. Depending on the variety, the shoots can be wilted, outstretched. The crown has a pyramidal shape, the cones are round. The bark of the tree is brown in color, consisting of small scales. The tree is quite frost-resistant, but not adapted to arid areas.

What is the main thing in care

This plant is very moisture-loving, and therefore the main thing in care is to keep the soil moist. Water the cypress often, up to two to three times a week. When watering, it is enough to pour a bucket of water under each plant. Also, the cypress should be constantly sprayed or watered from above with a diffused stream.

Mulching

Mulch will greatly facilitate the care of the plant - you will not need to water so often and constantly break through the weeds. You can mulch with sawdust, peat, lawn mowed grass. The thickness of the mulch layer must be at least 7 cm.

Frost protection

For the winter, plants, especially young ones, need shelter. A thick layer of mulch and spruce branches will save from freezing of surface roots and lower branches. Adult plants should be tied up and wrapped in spruce branches before winter. Although adult specimens can endure cold snaps without shelter, it is still better to “hide” the cypress from frost.

In mid-April, the shelter can already be removed. After winter, dried branches are removed from the tree, the damage on the bark is covered with garden pitch. As soon as the soil thaws, the trees must be well watered and fed with complex mineral fertilizer.

Fertilization

In the spring, the cypress will gratefully accept fertilizing with fertilizers that contain nitrogen. You can simply sprinkle the fertilizer pellets around the bushes.

In the summer, phosphorus fertilizers should be applied under the trees, and in the autumn the plant needs potassium.

Pruning

This procedure must be done in the spring-autumn period. In the spring, as soon as the snow melts, dry and frozen branches of needles are removed, pruning is done, cutting off no more than a third of the entire green mass of the plant. Sections are made obliquely with sharp and clean instruments. As a rule, cypress trees are given a cone-shaped appearance. Freshly planted plants are not pruned. The first pruning can be done one year after planting. For the density and splendor of the crown in the autumn, at the end of the growing season, a third of the total growth is cut off. In addition, all bare branches should be removed as they will dry out.

What is a cypress

Cypress loves bright sun, abundant watering, does not tolerate dust. This type of plant grows in an area where the sun and moisture abound: China and Japan. Cypress refers to coniferous, evergreen, ornamental trees, which are most often used to decorate flower beds, gardens, that is, they are used in landscape design.

Today, 7 species of plants are known, two of which have taken root in our climatic conditions. It should be noted that each individual species has its own color, height and crown shape.

General characteristics

The crown of the tree is narrow, conical, with flat branches located in the horizontal plane. The shrub reproduces in the natural environment by seeds and cuttings, in the artificial environment - by grafting. In natural climatic conditions, decorative the tree can grow up to 70 meters, on the territory of our state, it usually freezes under, therefore, only undersized specimens are found.

Cypress does not tolerate the following natural conditions:

• frosts;
• excessive sun;
• abundance, lack of moisture;
• dry air.

Thanks to frost-resistant plant varieties, we have the opportunity to decorate our own flower beds with these decorative trees. Cypress considered one of the most revered plants in Japan, which is planted near monasteries, temples, residential buildings. The height of the crown of a tree depends not only on the type of plant, but also on the climatic conditions where it grows.

Watering basics

Conifers need abundant soil moisture, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In summer, watering is necessary every day, in winter - once a week. Optimum is soft, settled water at room temperature. When watering, it is not recommended to allow stagnation of water in the sump. Optimally put wet expanded clay on the bottom of the container.

When placing a plant in a warm room in winter, it is necessary to spray the bush 2 times a day. The use of settled water will avoid yellowing of the needles and their falling off. At other times, spraying is performed once a laziness at a temperature of more than + 15 ° C.

Cypress Filifera Nana

This is a dwarf coniferous shrub of the Cypress family, which is widely used in landscape design. The pea cypress of this species is a dense shrub of small height, a characteristic feature of which is a hemispherical shape. Its bark has a reddish-brown hue, scaly needles are green. Globular cones, which grow in a year, reach a diameter of 6 mm.

Filifera Nana develops rather slowly, in 10-25 years the shrub can grow in height up to only 50 cm, about 1 m in width. Thanks to its small size, the plant can be grown in a container. Shrub propagates by cuttings, loves light, moist fertile soil.

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The best period for planting shrubs is spring or autumn, around early May or early September. Its root collar should be located at the level of the ground surface. It is not recommended to plant a plant in lowlands, in which cold air is usually trapped.

• The soil for planting ornamental shrubs must be prepared in advance. It should be light, contain a sufficient amount of nutrients. It is better to use humus or specialized mixtures for coniferous vegetation as a fertilizer.
• Dig a small hole in the prepared soil. Its depth will depend on the length of the plant root.
• The seedling is placed in a dug hole, covered with loosened fertilized soil, while the root collar should remain untouched.

After planting, it is recommended to cover the soil with bark.

Watering

Watering the cypress of the filifer is moderate, that is, when the soil begins to dry out. For this purpose, exclusively soft water at room temperature is used. In the spring, the plant needs to be watered more abundantly so that it wakes up faster after a long cold winter.

Recommendation! To get soft water, it must be defended or boiled over.

Fertilizer

It is best to feed the cypress in the fall, when the plant is getting ready for bed, also in the spring, while the plant has not yet woken up. As a fertilizer, it is worth using specialized formulations for conifers or natural humus.

Recommendation! When using specialized nutrient formulations, you must first read the instructions from the manufacturer, since excessive feeding can adversely affect the plant, up to its death.

Warming for the winter

Ornamental shrub does not like frost... Therefore, it needs to be insulated for the winter.

• spruce spruce branches;
• sackcloth;
• agrofiber;
• cotton fabric.

Before you cover the plant with one of the listed heaters, you need to equip a frame under it, for example, from sticks, twigs.

You should not use materials made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride as insulation, since as a result of the greenhouse effect in spring, the shrub can burn out, and the root system will freeze.

Simple planting rules and careful care will allow you to grow a plant that will delight you with a beautiful appearance and add attractiveness to the landscape of a country house.

Brief conclusions

1. Dull cypress Nana Gracilis is a coniferous evergreen crop that is characterized by slow growth. That is why she does not need formative pruning.
2. The decorative attractiveness of the tree is due to the peculiarity of its needles, which twist like a shell.
3. If it is necessary to propagate the plant, it is better to use the cuttings method. This will preserve all its varietal characteristics.
4. When growing on a site of this type of Cypress, it must be remembered that it does not tolerate drought well, requires a lot of water, regular loosening and feeding for active growth and development.

About feeding

For coniferous crops, a weakly acidic soil with a pH level of 5.5-6.5 is required for stable growth. Experts recommend using specialized substrates for conifers, mineral, complex, liquid organic. Before backfilling the earth, it is necessary to lay out a dense layer of drainage granules.

Coniferous feeding is necessary in spring and summer, fertilizers are applied every 2 weeks. Then, during the dormant period, the plants do not need to feed the soil.

Standard liquid fertilizers are diluted with water in proportions of 1: 2. The land needs to be loosened before watering top dressing. Experts do not recommend using growth stimulants as fertilizers, because conifers will lose their shape and stretch.

About the history of appearance

According to the description, cypress belongs to evergreen plants. North America is considered the birthplace of these conifers. It is in this region that the Cypress family can be found in the wild.

Cypress

Plant cones are brownish and spherical. Their size is small, the diameter of the largest cone is only 1 cm. A characteristic feature of the cypress is a bloom on the cones of a gray hue. A large number of varieties of this species are known, most of which are frost-resistant.

More than 200 years ago, the cypress was introduced to Western Europe, from where it spread across the continent. During this time, new varieties were developed that easily adapt to certain conditions, even the most severe.

Cypress needles

Home care

Care must be taken of the Cupressus plant at home. Care must take into account the following factors.

1. Lighting. Provide diffused, but bright light, as direct sunlight affects the cupressus destructively - the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. The plant is very light-requiring, but it can grow excellently in partial shade. In the warmer months of the year, it is better to keep the cypress in the shade. However, with insufficient illumination, the cupressus stretches, its shape deteriorates and becomes ugly.
2. Watering. Water the plant abundantly in spring, summer and early fall. In the winter months, the number of waterings is reduced to avoid waterlogging and root rot. Cypress equally poorly tolerates drying out of the soil and excess water. Strong overdrying of the soil can lead to the death of the ephedra. How often you need to water the plant directly depends on the temperature in the room where it is located. For example, if the room is + 8 ° С, watering will be suitable once every 8 days, if from +12 to + 14 ° С - once every 5-7 days.
3. Air humidity. High humidity will be optimal. If the air is too dry, the cupressus will simply stop growing. In the summer, be sure to spray the flower, this will provide an increase in humidity and the best growing conditions.
4. Temperature. The most suitable temperature for cupressus is + 11 ° C.In summer, the optimal mode will be from +18 to + 25 ° C, in winter - from + 5 ° to + 10 ° C. In the cold season, it is better to place the plant in a cool place, but the ambient temperature should not fall below + 5 ° C.
5. Fertilizers. From May to August, feed the cypress with liquid mineral formulations intended for indoor flowers, and you need to take half the dose recommended on the package. Fertilizers are applied to previously loosened soil.

Tip If in winter it is not possible to transfer the flower to a cool place, just spray it morning and evening with warm water.

Cypress does not tolerate root damage, so carry out a full transplant with replacement of the soil ball only if absolutely necessary. It is better to do a transfer with the replacement of that part of the soil that is easily separated from the root system when trying to get the plant out of the pot.

An ideal cupressus soil has the following composition:

• sod land - 1 part;
• sheet - 2 parts;
• peat - 1 part;
• sand - 1 part.

Cypress loves loose soil, good drainage is a must. When transplanting, in any case, do not bury the root collar in the ground - the flower may die.

Reviews of cypress stupid

Lydia Slavtsova, 49 years old, Leningrad region

I bought 3 years ago 2 bushes of a dull-leaved species without a name, but the crown of the seedlings was different. One was rounded, with flexible branches, while the other had rigid branches stretching upward. Both were in partial shade, sheltering for the winter. But the round one was frozen, and the other took root. It turns green well. The soil on the site was slightly acidic, the place was cozy. Probably, the tree could not stand the frost. Now I want to buy some kind of dwarf variety for the container.

Inna Samburova, 41, Skopin

Planted by Nana Gratsilis, growing in the 4th year. The growth is really small, but the appearance of the bush is magnificent. One summer the tips of the branches turned yellow. After searching the Internet, I decided that this is a consequence of the dry period. She began to regularly pour over the bush in the evenings. Over time, the needles recovered. I cover it for the winter, making a tent from burlap. First, in the fall, I pour out 2 buckets of water, then mulch with sawdust. And with the frost I put up a shelter.

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There are several types of plants and many forms and varieties, some of which are grown at home.

The most popular are the following types.

• Cupressus hybrid "Goldcrest". It is resistant to a lack of moisture in the soil (drought-resistant), not very picky about the soil in which it grows, shade-tolerant. It is characterized by increased vitality, it grows slowly. Can be cultivated in open ground and in an apartment.

• Wilma. This is the most popular variety, but at the same time, the plant is very sensitive to care. It grows well in an apartment if a constant microclimate is created in it and there are almost no drafts.

• Macrocarpa belongs to the species Goldcrest Wilma (cypress). A characteristic feature that distinguishes it from other species is the lemon-yellow shade of the needles. The twigs are mixed on the trunk at an oblique slope, the plant has a cone shape and is very beautiful. It grows up to one and a half to two meters in height, secretes an essential oil that resembles lemon aroma. There are several varieties of Macrocarp, some of which are grown indoors, others outdoors. The root system is located close to the surface.

• Gold. It got its name due to the unusual shade of the crown - it is golden. The plant is very beautiful and at the same time useful: the essential oils secreted by it have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. You can make unique tinctures from Gold Cupressus cones. However, as the magazine "Miss Clean" found out, such a flower should not be placed in a room where a person with high blood pressure and epilepsy lives.

Tip Every year in the spring, in April or May, transplant the Macrocarp Cupressus into new soil by regular transfer.This will allow the plant to thrive and maintain its aesthetic appearance.

Plant selection

It is recommended to buy planting material in special nurseries. Plants must be in pots.

In order to control how the cypress is kept in the pot, it must be turned over, if the soil does not spill out, then such a plant should be bought. The young plant should be luscious green in color without drying out.

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A very elegant, showy low tree. An adult plant grows up to 2.5-3 m with a crown diameter of about 1 m. It grows relatively slowly. The trunk is straight, even. Skeletal branches of different lengths, slightly arcuate curving, diverge unevenly from the central shoot and are far apart, strongly branching at the ends, some hang down and lie on the ground, others are located in a horizontal plane, and others are directed upwards. The lateral shoots and the top of the tree are hanging. Crohn's irregular, asymmetrical, broad-conical or pyramidal. The side shoots are similar to fern leaves, hence the name of the plant, they are painted in a bright golden yellow color. In the center of the crown, the needles are bright yellowish-green. The young growth is brilliant, with a lemon tinge. Although the tree is shade-tolerant, it should be planted in open, well-lit places, since even slight shading leads to a weakening or complete disappearance of the golden color of the needles. Soils are necessary nutritious, moist, drained. Absolutely intolerant of dry soils. Winter hardiness is high. Such an attractive tree will decorate a ceremonial corner, a rocky, heather and Japanese garden, a retaining wall, a slope, a forest edge, a coastal area of ​​a reservoir. Can become a smart lawn tapeworm. First of all, the seeds are stratified. The process begins two to three months before planting. The seeds are placed in the sand so that it covers them with a layer of 1-2 cm. The container with the seed is placed in the lower drawer of the refrigerator or in the cold basement for two months. The air temperature should be no higher than 3 ° С. After the stratification process, the seeds are brought into a warm room for several days. Later they can be planted in a flowerpot under a film before germination. Seedlings grown from seeds undergo gradual adaptation in the fresh air and only after that are transplanted into open ground, to a permanent place. If you start planting in December, the seedlings will appear in early April. It is better to plant cypress in light partial shade, avoiding lowlands in which cold air stagnates. Species with yellow-green needles require more light than cypress trees with green or bluish foliage. Plants prefer nutritious, well-drained soil, preferably loamy and not calcareous. The cypress is planted in the spring, in April, when the soil warms up after winter, but it is better to prepare a planting hole for it in the fall so that the earth has time to settle. We draw attention to the peculiarity of growing varietal planting material from seeds. For 2-3 years, culling of seedlings will be required, which will allow to leave specimens with the most characteristic features of the variety (color of needles, compactness of the plant, etc.). It is also important that plants obtained by the seed method are more winter-hardy and resistant to unfavorable environmental factors, unpretentious to growing conditions and, finally, are more durable in comparison with specimens obtained by vegetative means.

Cypress (Chamaecyparis) is an evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the cypress family. This genus unites 7 species, and there are also several hundred cultivars.In natural conditions, the height of such plants in some cases reaches 70 m. The cypress looks very similar to the cypress, so these plants are often confused. Cypress differs from cypress in that its branches are smaller and flatter. This tree also has a pyramidal crown, which is very similar to the thuja. The native land of the cypress is North America and East Asia. It began to be cultivated at the end of the 18th century. Cypress is cultivated both in the garden and at home.

Transplanting a tree

Indoor conifers need to be transplanted at least 1 time in 2 years. The culture is distinguished by a developed root system, therefore, the bush is transplanted into a voluminous pot, a drainage filler is laid out on the bottom (river pebbles, expanded clay granules, brick chips). The transplant soil is used ready-made with universal characteristics.

For self-production, you can use the following mixture:

• turf (1 part);
• leafy soil (2 parts);
• sifted river sand (1 part);
• peat (part 1).

The plant must be carefully transferred to another tub with drainage. Then the roots are sprinkled with fresh soil, not strongly tamping the soil near the trunk. After transplanting, the cypress is placed in a shaded place for the period of plant survival.

Boulevard haircut

Pruning and shaping of any kind of cypress is important in the care. When carrying out this procedure for the first time, the period should be taken into account, namely, early spring. Pruning is carried out as follows: all frozen tips on the branches, as well as dried and damaged shoots are removed. This haircut is considered sanitary.

In addition to her, there is a shaping haircut. Since the boulevard is easy to cut, you can use scissors to shape and radically change its size and silhouette. Thus, it is quite simple to give the shape of a ball to a cypress. But it is not recommended to get carried away, you should not intrude too much into the growth of a coniferous plant. It will be enough just to smooth out some of the shoots that protrude in order to smooth out the outer contour of the tree.

Air humidity requirements

The air humidity level for a home coniferous species should be high. When the air is dry, the cypress will dry out, the needles will sprinkle. To maintain a sufficient level of moisture in the air, it is necessary to spray the plants 1-2 times.

To regulate the level of moisture, it is necessary to place sphagnum between the tub and the walls of the pot. The tub is optimally placed on a pallet with expanded clay granules, which are regularly watered. To align the crown, it is necessary to turn the nozzle with the plant by 10-15 ° around the axis. The procedure will ensure uniform growth of the branches.

Energy for the home and properties of pea cypress

Pea cypress includes several species that differ in the shape and color of the needles, size and method of cultivation. There are specimens that can be kept on windowsills. But since the cypress belongs to the cypress family, it is shrouded in omens and superstitions.

Here is some of them:

1. Since antiquity, it has been believed that the cypress was intended for cultivation near the cemetery, as it was a symbol of sadness and longing. Therefore, the one who starts a miniature tree may be in constant depression, which will negatively affect health.
2. Ephedra has powerful energy. If you grow it on a windowsill or opposite a doorway, then it will protect you from the evil eye, but also will not allow you to enjoy life.
3. Many superstitious summer residents consider the plant "muzhegon". A young woman can turn into an old maid, a happy couple can quickly dissolve a marriage.
4. The coniferous tree has established itself as a vampire plant. To have a good sleep, it is not recommended to install it in the bedroom.

Although the cypress tree is considered unsuitable for growing in an apartment, it also has positive qualities:

• like all conifers, it purifies the air;
• pine oil is used in aromatherapy;
• the plant is recommended to grow for people with stagnation in life, work, creativity.

It is up to everyone to believe superstitions or not, but it must be remembered that all changes in life depend on people, and not on the plant. Growing cypress on the windowsill, you need to enjoy the beautiful needles and the smell of the coniferous forest.

Preparing for landing

Before planting a culture in a permanent place, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures. If all the conditions for growing conditions are met, the coniferous tree will soon delight you with a spectacular appearance.

First you need to choose a good location on the site. It should be open, well lit or slightly shaded. In this case, it is better to choose hills, no lowlands, where moisture can stagnate, cold air prevails. The site should be fenced off from drafts and strong winds.

It is desirable that the soil for planting be:

1. fertile;
2. easy;
3. breathable;
4. drained;
5. moisturized.

Better to choose loam. Before planting, dig up the soil, get rid of weeds, loosen, level the surface.

How and with what to cover pea cypress?

Some non-frost-resistant plant varieties require careful maintenance. For example, for the winter they need to be additionally insulated so that they simply do not freeze or "burn". There are several ways to cover the plant for the winter:

• burlap;
• spruce branches;
• gauze or any other cotton cloth;
• agrofibre, etc.

  

For insulation, it is recommended to first make a frame for the future covering. Any branches or sticks are suitable as a base. After the frame is made, you can start covering it with any of the above materials. Monitor the condition of such a representative of the flora as pea cypress. It is recommended to take care of the plant constantly.

Advice! You should not use oilcloth or other PVC-based materials as insulation, since in the spring they will only contribute to the burnout of the plant. Spring rays will hit the oilcloth, creating a greenhouse effect inside the cover. The moisture from the branches of the cypress tree will evaporate while the root is in the frozen ground. Thus, the upper part of the tree will burn, and the lower (root) will freeze.

Gardeners reviews

I live here, St. Petersburg

Vertical forms must be tied for the winter, and protected from the sun from February to May. More reliable in our climate Cypress Dull and Pea.

KatyaL, Moscow

My little (30 cm), fluffy, wintered in a flower bed in partial shade, without shelter at all, clearly loves watering.

Cypress and cypress: what is the difference

The cypress has thin, flat needles; in the lower part or along the vein, a manifestation of a light strip can often be observed. With age, the top of the cypress tree becomes drooping.

Tuya Aurea Nana oriental - description of the variety

Cypress is a tree with an oval-cone-shaped crown. His needles are light green in color with a golden tint. In cypress, a distinctive feature from cypress is the color of the trunk - it has a grayish tone.

Important! Externally, the plants are very similar to each other, but the cypress has larger branches, but the fruits are much smaller. In both plants, the fruit is cones.

Watering

Watering the cypress should be moderate, as the soil dries out. Water for irrigation should be soft and not very cold (about room temperature).

Advice! You can make the water soft by boiling or settling, therefore it is recommended to prepare it for watering in advance.

It is worth noting that in the spring it is necessary to water the pea cypress more abundantly so that it wakes up after a long winter.

How to choose a cypress tree?

If you want to choose a tree that would be perfect for your site, then get a pea cypress. You can always find a description of one type or another in specialized printed publications. It is recommended to choose the variety of this plant based on its characteristics and the area where you are going to plant it.

So, for almost the entire territory of Russia, pea cypress must correspond to the following qualities:

• frost resistance;
• insect resistance.

Planting and leaving

The soil

Both the appearance of the tree and its growth rate directly depend on the soil indicators. The plant prefers loose, moderately moist soil. Ideally, if you plant the cypress in loam, as this soil holds moisture better. It is advisable to plant cypress trees in drained soil. In no case should the plant be planted in calcareous soil, as in this case it will not develop well.

Site selection

This plant prefers open areas or light partial shade. It is very undesirable to plant a tree in areas in lowlands, with a close occurrence of groundwater or with stagnant water. Ideally, if you plant a cypress tree in a moderately lit area, where melt water does not linger in spring.

Sapling selection

A healthy and strong seedling is the key to successful cypress cultivation. You cannot buy a seedling that has open roots. The fact is that all conifers do not tolerate drying out of the roots, and a young plant may simply die after planting.

It is advisable to purchase planting material in nurseries. This way you can be sure that you have bought the variety you need and that the seedling is healthy. Turn the container with the seedling over - if the earth does not crumble, but falls out in one lump, then the plant was planted a long time ago. You should not buy a seedling that has recently been planted in a container. Be sure to inspect the young plant - the tips of the needles should be without traces of drying, be fresh and juicy green.

Tips for growing a tree

Despite the fact that it has a high tolerance to cold weather, it cannot be attributed to reliable varieties, however, fallouts are quite rare, and often they are directly related to improper care and gross mistakes of gardeners.

The decorativeness of the pea boulevard is obvious, therefore, even a periodic and very insignificant loss of needles does not become an obstacle to the acquisition of such an incredibly beautiful tree. And for a long time on your site, which, as mentioned above, can exceed 15 years, the boolean develops the ability for good cuttings, which will allow him to grow a huge number of seedlings.

Brief information about the variety

• Needle color: from light green to rich green.
• Height: up to 5 m.
• Crown width: 1.5 m.
• Where grows: western, central, southern, northern regions, the middle lane, the Urals (in the south, subject to abundant moisture, in the north, with good winter shelter).
• Landing features: sunny, sheltered from the winds with drained soil (light shade permissible).
• Immunity: tall.
• Life span: about 500 years.