Sonya prickly spruce is a dwarf crop characterized by slow growth. This variety is quite rare, but has unique decorative qualities. The characteristic features of the culture include the silvery color of mature needles and greenish young shoots. The plant is distinguished by a dense dome-shaped crown and a large number of shoots, which are characterized by a pronounced horizontal development.
Description of the tree
Sonya is a Polish variety of thorny spruce that is ideal for growing in a variety of areas. A distinctive feature of the culture is its compact size.The tree does not exceed 70 centimeters in height and diameter. At the same time, a 10-year-old crop reaches only 30 centimeters. It is characterized by slow growth. In 1 year, the tree grows a maximum of 5 centimeters.
Spruce variety Sonya is distinguished by a dense irregular crown, which has a wide pyramidal shape. The plant is characterized by the presence of many branches that form most of the volume of the tree. The branches are directed horizontally. Therefore, the height and diameter of the spruce are the same.
This variety is also distinguished by dense and fairly short needles. In young growths, the needles have a rich green color, but as they mature, they acquire a beautiful silvery tint that shimmers beautifully in the sun.
Pros and cons of landing
Sonia spruce is considered a winter-hardy crop. Despite its compact size, the tree can easily withstand strong temperature drops. The variety is considered very unpretentious. Therefore, it can be grown in a variety of conditions.
Application
Spruce Sonya is often used in landscape design. The culture is compact in size and therefore considered universal. The only limitation is the use of the culture as a tapeworm.
Some gardeners set aside a special area for such plants and plant them in groups.Thanks to this, it is possible to create a separate zone that helps reveal all the beauty of ornamental crops.
Many summer residents place Sonya along paths and paths. This tree is also often placed near garden furniture, gazebos and other elements of garden decor. However, the possibilities for using culture in landscape design do not end there.
Dormouse goes well with other large conifers. When it reaches adulthood, the tree will look great with all kinds of shrubs. Particularly attractive are compositions that consist entirely of decorative conifers with a silver color.
How to plant correctly
According to the description, spruce of this variety requires light soil, which is saturated with useful substances. Loamy soil would be a suitable option. First you need to prepare a landing recess. It should be twice the size of the root ball.
In clayey soil, it is imperative to provide a drainage layer measuring 10-20 centimeters. It can consist of gravel, expanded clay, crushed stone, crushed brick. The pit should be filled with a special substrate for conifers or use a homemade soil mixture. In this case, it is recommended to mix soil, peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1.
When planting in a hole, you can add “Kornevin” or another root formation stimulator. It is also permissible to use organic mineral fertilizer intended for coniferous crops.
When planting spruce, it is important to maintain the integrity of the soil ball. In this case, the seedling must be placed in such a way as not to bury the root collar. After planting, the tree needs to be well watered and the tree trunk circle covered with a mulch layer.To do this, you should use bark, wood chips, and sawdust.
Care requirements
In order for the Sonya spruce to maintain its decorative appearance, it is important to adhere to some rules of agricultural technology. In hot and dry weather, the tree should be watered from time to time. It is also useful to sprinkle the crown. As a top dressing, it is recommended to use a specialized composition for coniferous crops, since it contains the optimal composition of useful elements.
The plant does not require pruning, but if necessary, this procedure is quite acceptable. It is best to do this in late winter or early spring. At the same time, it is permissible to remove a maximum of a third of the crown at a time.
Sonya spruce is an attractive dwarf crop that is often used in landscape design. In order for the plant to develop normally and maintain its decorative properties, it needs to be properly cared for.
