Glauca Globosa is a dwarf wide-conical spruce, which in 1937 was obtained from seedlings of the thorny variety. Moreover, in 1955 it first went on sale. Spruce Glauka Globoza, grown on a trunk, looks especially decorative. The culture is characterized by an unusual appearance, which allows it to be actively used in the landscape design of many European countries.
Description of the tree
Prickly spruce Glauka Globoza It is a dwarf form that does not exceed 2-3 meters in height. The diameter of the crown is 2 meters. In a year, the plant grows by 8 centimeters in height and 10 centimeters in width.The young plant has a loose cushion-shaped crown. After some time, it acquires a spherical or wide-conical shape and high density.
The plant is characterized by thick, prickly needles measuring 1-1.5 centimeters. It has a rich silver-blue hue. The cones are distinguished by their elongated shape and brown color. They hang beautifully from the branches. The ripening and falling of cones is observed in the first year. The plant is considered undemanding to the composition of the soil and is highly resistant to frost. The culture is very resistant to drought, smoke and dust. This allows it to be grown in urban environments.
Planting and care
When planting prickly spruce, it is important to avoid soil compaction and stagnation of moisture. When choosing a planting site, it is important to give preference to areas away from groundwater. It is imperative to provide a drainage layer of sand and crushed bricks. Its thickness should be 15-20 centimeters. When planting fir trees in groups, the distance between them is 2-3 meters. The depth of the planting hole is 50-70 centimeters.
When planting a crop, it is important to ensure that the root collar is located at the same level as the ground surface. In order for the tree to develop better, it is recommended to make a special substrate. To do this, you need to mix leaf soil, turf, peat and sand in a ratio of 2:2:1:1. Immediately after planting, the tree needs to be watered abundantly. For this you should use 40-50 liters of water. It is also advisable to feed the crop. To do this, you can add 100-150 grams of nitroammophoska or make a solution of 10 grams of “Kornevin” and 10 liters of water.
Caring for the tree is quite easy. In the first months of life, it needs to be watered often, but moderately.Thanks to this, the crop will be able to take root faster and grow greenery. Seedlings less than 3 years old are watered with 10 liters 4-5 times during the summer. It is enough to moisten adult plants 3 times.
To prevent the soil in the tree trunk from drying out, it must be covered with a mulch layer. To do this, it is permissible to use peat or pine sawdust. To make the plant look more decorative, it should be fed periodically. To do this, it is recommended to use nitroammophoska - 30-40 grams per 1 square meter. You can also use the drug "Kemira-universal". To prepare the solution, use 20 grams of the product per 10 liters of water.
To form a beautiful tree on a trunk, it is necessary to cut the shoots at the bottom of the trunk into a ring for several years. In this case, the top is trimmed by 2-3 centimeters.
Application
The culture on the trunk looks very decorative. Therefore, it can be used for single plantings or small groups. The plant is also used to form hedges, balls, pyramids and other shapes.
Spruce Glauka Globoza can be grown on a trunk. This culture looks very unusual and fits perfectly into a variety of compositions. In order for a tree to maintain its decorative properties, it must be properly cared for.
