Engelmann spruce variety Bush Lace is an attractive ornamental crop that is distinguished by a strong central conductor and interesting branches. They seem to be raised near the base, but have drooping tips. A wide skirt is formed around the tree. The needles are characterized by a rich blue tint. High decorative properties allow the use of spruce in landscape design.
What kind of variety is this
According to the description, the Engelmann Bush Lace spruce is an upright evergreen plant that reaches a height of 5 meters. It has a slow growth rate.Over the course of a year, the crop grows by a maximum of 25-30 centimeters.
By the age of 10, the plant reaches a height of 3 meters. The tree is characterized by a vertical narrow crown, the diameter of which is 1 meter. The branches rise slightly near the base and at the same time have drooping tips. A beautiful skirt forms at the bottom of the trunk.
The tree is characterized by spiky needles of a bright blue color. It retains its shade only when grown in a well-lit area. At the same time, the tree is distinguished by small brown cones.
Pros and cons of using
The advantages of this variety include the following:
- high decorative characteristics;
- unusual shade of the crown;
- low maintenance requirements;
- unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil;
- high resistance to frost;
- Can be used as a tapeworm and in group plantings.
Landing instructions
Spruce of this variety is considered demanding in terms of planting conditions. Therefore, it is important to adhere to a number of conditions. For example, wood does not tolerate stagnant moisture and excessively heavy soil. A suitable option for such plants is considered to be light loam of moderate humidity, which is neutral in acidity.
When choosing a place to plant a plant, you should focus on well-lit areas. It is not worth planting the crop in the shade. In this case, the lighting should be slightly diffused.
It is important that the groundwater in the area is fairly low.However, even in this case, it is necessary to provide a full drainage layer of at least 15 centimeters, which consists of a mixture of crushed stone and crushed brick. This is especially important if the soil is not loose enough.
Before planting, you need to make a hole. In this case, the width and depth of the pit should approximately coincide and be 50-70 centimeters. When planting, you need to focus on the size of the earthen clod. It is important that the pit is 2 times larger in size.
To plant a spruce, you need to do the following:
- Pour substrate into the planting hole. If necessary, it is permissible to apply complex fertilizers for conifers.
- Carefully place the seedling in the hole. In this case, you need to spread the roots along the earthen embankment, water them well and cover them with a layer of substrate. Then it is recommended to compact the soil and moisten it. This will help improve adhesion to the root system.
- Wait until the first layer of soil settles. After this, it is permissible to add the remaining substrate. In this case, the root collar should be located at the same level with the ground.
- Cover the tree trunk circle with a composition based on pine needles and sawdust. Drizzle everything well on top.
It is important to consider that when planting fir trees in groups, the distance between them should be 2-3 meters.
Aftercare
Spruce Bush Lays does not require specific care. However, to preserve the decorative nature of the culture, it is still necessary to follow some rules. Young spruce trees need moderate but regular watering - especially during drought. This procedure should be carried out every other day. It is also necessary to systematically spray the tree crown.
Mature spruce trees do not require frequent watering. They are characterized by resistance to drought, so it is enough to control the condition of the soil, avoiding severe drying out.The volume of water for irrigation depends on the age of the spruce. On average, 12 liters are required per 1 square meter.
It is recommended to feed this variety once a year. Fertilizers should be applied in early spring. For this purpose, special mineral complexes for conifers are used. It is also permissible to feed the trees with compost or peat mixture.
To improve the development of the crop, it is recommended to mulch the tree trunk circle. This procedure helps reduce the number of weeds around trees. In addition, it reduces moisture evaporation. It is permissible to mulch the tree trunk circle with a mixture of peat with sawdust, pine needles, tree bark, and foliage.
Loosening the root zone is of great importance. However, the procedure should be carried out carefully, without going deeper than 7 centimeters. This is due to the superficial location of the root system.
Application in landscape design
Bush Lace spruce has many uses in landscape design. The tree looks spectacular in a solitaire planting. Also, spruce is often planted near the house and decorated as a New Year's tree. In addition, the Bush Lace variety is combined with various plants - cedars, thujas, pine trees. It is also permissible to create beautiful hedges from the culture.
Engelmann spruce Bush Lace is an attractive decorative variety that fits perfectly into a variety of compositions. For its cultivation to be successful, it is important to strictly adhere to the rules of agricultural technology.
