Norway spruce Maxwelli is a dwarf variety that has a cushion-shaped crown. This variety is distinguished by a large number of crowns, each of which has a dominant shoot. The culture is characterized by short branches and dense dense needles of an interesting yellow-green hue. The plant is characterized by slow growth, which allows it to be actively used in landscape design.
Appearance
The Maxwelly variety is classified as ordinary. It is a dwarf variety, usually not exceeding 1.5 meters in height as an adult. The culture is characterized by slow growth.In 1 year, it increases by a maximum of 5 centimeters in height and 10 centimeters in volume.
The tree is characterized by a wide cushion-shaped crown, strong shoots and a shallow root system. Dense needles are also considered an important feature of the culture. Thanks to shortened and dense branches, the crown becomes lush and reaches a diameter of 2 meters.
Spruce of this variety is characterized by strong and prickly needles, which are distinguished by a radial arrangement and have a length of 1-1.2 centimeters. Young growth is characterized by a light green tint. After some time, the needles acquire a brighter green color, in which a yellowish tint appears. This makes the tree very exotic in appearance.
The decorative properties of the crop improve during the period when small ovoid cones appear on the branches, the size of which is 6-12 centimeters. Immature specimens are distinguished by a cherry-red hue, which then turns green. Subsequently, the cones completely acquire a brownish-brown color. This creates the feeling that the fruits are hanging down and may even fall.
Advantages over other varieties
Maxwelly spruce has many advantages. It can refresh even the most unattractive part of the garden. The main advantages of the plant include the following:
- Frost resistance. The tree can easily withstand temperatures down to -35 degrees.
- Quick adaptation to growing in urban conditions. Spruce of this variety easily tolerates the effects of gas contamination, dust and soot.
- Easy to care for.
- Sufficient level of shade tolerance.
- Resistance to a large number of infectious pathologies.
- Versatility of use. Culture is often used in landscape design.
- Long life cycle.
The coniferous plant has practically no serious disadvantages.However, when growing it, it is important to consider certain rules. The culture is susceptible to high humidity and does not tolerate prolonged drought. Transfers and transportation are also considered stressful for her.
Application
Maxwelly spruce is often used in landscape design. It is permissible to design any personal plots. The culture perfectly complements the alpine slides, Japanese and rock gardens. The plant is suitable for growing in containers, on balconies and terraces. The compact size of the crop allows it to be used to decorate small spaces.
How to grow a tree
Growing Maxwelly spruce has a number of features. In order for a culture to grow and develop normally, it needs to be properly cared for.
Landing
To plant dwarf conifers, you need to choose a bright and sunny area. Cool water should not collect there and there should be no gusty wind. In the absence of sufficient sun, Maxwelly spruce will develop normally in partial shade. It is important to take into account that in the sun the tree will form a more regular pyramidal crown, and in the shade it will have a chaotic arrangement of branches.
When choosing soil, you should give preference to a breathable and nutritious substrate. It should be sufficiently drained and moderately moist. It is also important to choose soil that is not too acidic. Maxwelly spruce develops best in nutritious loam and sandstone.
The hole for planting a plant should be made 2 times larger than the root system with a ball of earth. It is recommended to place drainage at the bottom of the hole. It is also important to use a soil mixture with fertilizers.
When planting a crop, it is necessary to spread the root system well. In this case, the root collar should be flush with the ground surface. After planting, the crop must be watered abundantly, and the tree trunk circle must be covered with a mulch layer. When planting several spruce trees, you should adhere to an interval of 2-2.5 meters.
Care
When growing Maxwelly spruce, it requires proper care. At the same time, the crop needs to be watered, loosened and weeded on time. Of no small importance is the removal of dry and diseased branches, the application of high-quality fertilizers, and preventive spraying. In addition, spruce needs to be properly prepared for winter.
Maxwelly spruce needs moderate moisture. Therefore, the soil needs to be maintained with systematic watering. Under normal conditions, it is recommended to water the crop weekly. At the same time, during drought, the amount of soil moisture needs to be increased. In addition, in hot weather it is permissible to sprinkle.
You can fertilize the spruce 2 times a year. This should be done in spring and autumn. In this case, it is best to use special fertilizers for conifers.
Despite the high resistance of the crop to frost, some preparation is still required. It includes pruning dry, old and diseased branches. You can also mulch with wood chips or bark. The advantage of such materials is that they allow air to pass through. In windy and snowy weather, it is worth tying the tree with a rope. This will help preserve the branches.
Pest Control
Maxwelly spruce can suffer from a number of parasites. Most often she encounters the following pests:
- spruce sawfly;
- spruce-fir hermes;
- spruce pine beetle.
To protect spruce from pests in spring and summer, it is worth carrying out preventive spraying with insecticidal preparations. Such products as “Match”, “Aktara”, “Enzhio” are suitable for this.
Maxwelly spruce is a beautiful plant that is often used to decorate garden plots. For a culture to develop normally, it is important to follow certain rules.
