Thu, 07 Jan 2016
What species and varieties of coniferous dwarfs to plant, so that they
delighted the eye for many decades? The choice is very large. For some
varieties, however, have to chase.
Leader in the number of compact varieties, as well as the “eligible”
for us – mountain pine. Does not freeze, does not burn, less than others
prone to fungal diseases. Yes, and many varieties are quite available.
in the garden centers. The mountain pine itself is not a tree
first magnitude, but does not pull on the dwarf. And even more compact
A variety that is often found on the market grows into
large bush, occupying a significant area. Compact, but not so
a dwarf – 5 cm increment per year – Varella variety with long needles.
Growth of 5-6 cm in height and 3-4 to the side a year at the pine
wide conical shape Allg. Jacobsen – a variety with very thick
placed needles and chaotic shoots – on the contrary, grows
wider than tall. Very compact variety – grows
centimeters for two per year.
Five-pine conifers are distinguished by long blue needles, for example
Weymouth pine (Pnussfrobus). True, it is this kind and the most
�”mushroom”. Tiny Curls is not only compact, blue and
long conifer, but also the needles are twisted in a spiral! Look like him
Green Twist grade. Sea Urchin – very dense and blue “marine
Hedgehog”. Similar hemispheres form Blue Shag and Kruegers
Liliput. Anticipated is Armed
It is worth paying attention to the varieties of pine Banks, pine cedar
European and pine Siberian cedar. Our native pine
ordinary boast especially densely downed varieties can not. AND,
oddly enough, its cultivars are more susceptible to fungi. So,
pine-like yellow pine and its variety Schmidtii
proved to be unstable in our climate. Twigs, lumps – and all
a very small huge set of dwarfs gave us a spruce
common (P / cea abies). They are unpretentious and very decorative
although somewhat monotonous in appearance.
Refer to the examples. Old, proven and affordable grade Little
The gem is not that small when a dozen years grow in the garden.
It produces 3-5 cm per year. Mariae Orffiae grows a little more in height,
in breadth. At the age of 30-40 years is no more than a meter. Minuta –
flat pillow, ten years old, 25 cm in diameter.
Weeping variety with relatively short increments of 5-6 cm per year
Formanek. Gorgeous on the stones, as if flowing down from them. Perfect for
retaining walls and slides. Cushion with bright yellow young
increments, then acquiring a green tint is AureaWB. Pusch:
dwarf indefinite form with a lot of cones. Funny Christmas tree,
although not quite small.
Serb spruce (P. omorica) is not only stable, but also enchants
two-color needles. Pimoko is a wide pyramid that adds a year to
6 cm tall. PeveTijn has a rounded crown with golden
shade. But in adulthood, he threatens to rise above the owner, so
It produces up to 7 cm in height per year. Treblitzsch, Tremonia,
Frohnleiten are similar: rounded, with increments of 4-6 cm.
Varieties of spruce (P. pungens) are introduced into the dwarf community
blue. Charming combination of pink bumps and blue
needles from the Hermann Naue variety, growing in a wide pyramid. Old
common cultivar – Glauca Globosa – not such a dwarf.
May require crown adjustment. Blaukissen, BluePearl,
Waldbrunn are similar. Gray, rounded, 4-6 cm per year. Contrasting varieties
Sithinskaya trees (P. sitchensis) did not prove themselves
winter hardiness in snowless winters. Also unsuitable for us varieties ate
Eastern (P. orientalis) .If not only greatness is expected from fir
Fir in the first years of life in the garden require special attention to
the subject of fungal diseases. When browning the needle head
Kidney urgently need fungicide therapy. It is also important that the variety be
grafted on a little winter-hardy white fir.
Fir varieties monochrome [Abies concolor) – with gray needles,
Korean (A Koheapa) – green or greyish, balsamic (A
balsamea) – green, wichi (A. veitchii) and subalpine [A.
lasiocarpa) – bluish. The absolute hit among the varieties of fir
recent years – Korean fir Icebreaker. Unusual appearance create
twisted gray back inside the needle. Growth 3-5 cm to the side
per year, flat pillow. Often can be found on sale bright yellow
Nordmann fir variety (A nordmanniana) Golden Speader It will live in
the garden before the first snowless winter.
For the garden under the forest canopy
For relatively shady places, canada heels are suitable (Tsuga
canadensis). The variety Everitts Golden has yellow needles and grows
mostly up. Minuta is a dwarf dwarf: not
more than 1 cm increase per year! You will always consider it almost
loupe and sting around hard weeds. Jervis – growing
compact and vertically. Verkade Recurved – a gain of 5-6 cm
mostly upward, rounded unusual needles. Gentsch White –
not quite a dwarf: it grows even 12 cm, but it deserves attention
because of the snow-white tips of the branches. Belokonchikovye and yellow conifers
tsugi can burn when placed in full sun. Plant for
full image
Thuja western (Thuja occidentalis) – one of the few who lives
According to the principle of “stuck – growing.” Overwhelming number of varieties are very
unpretentious. Danica – a classic of the genre, a neat green ball,
height of a maximum of the chest. Variety Maloniana Holub, though it will grow
after a few decades to eye level, but has a very narrow
crown and looks like a lot. Junipers for the most part
grow fast. Even horizontal {Juniperus hohzontalis) smartly
conquers space. But his bright yellow grade Mother Lode
very modest, adds 3-5 cm per year
Seasonal changes are made in the coniferous garden of larch. Their dwarfs
same type: pillow without form. The most attractive varieties of larch
Kempfer (Larixkaempferii) with blue needles. Asamy compact of
them – Wolterdingen. Strong shoots, but due to the chaotic
growth does not become big Krejci, the whole is like one solid
fasciation. Larch is a little susceptible to disease, only they need
full sun Looks great and dwarfs grow well with us
pseudotsugi (Pseudotsuga menziesii), that’s just get them
problematic. Kiparisoviki and spruce canadian Conica easy
multiply and look very attractive. But alas … Burn,
affected by mushrooms, Christmas trees, mite. Then cover them, then spray them,
and beauty only diminishes with age … Oddly enough, the same – with
most varieties of juniper ordinary.
