Spruce of the Waldbrun variety is a common dwarf crop, which even at the age of ten does not exceed 60 centimeters in height. An adult tree grows to a maximum of 1.5-2 meters. The compact size of the plant allows it to be used in landscape design. In order for the crop to retain its decorative properties, it is important to carry out planting work correctly and follow the rules of agricultural technology.
History and description
Waldbrun spruce was obtained in Germany in 1984. She was bred by breeder Rolf Friedrich. The variety got its name from the German city in which the nursery was located.Thanks to the efforts of the scientist, it was possible to create a very unusual variety of dwarf plant, which attracts attention with its bright blue needles and flat, cushion-shaped crown.
The tree is distinguished by dense and fairly short shoots that grow in different directions. In young seedlings, the crown looks like a nest, but over time it stretches slightly upward, acquiring a cone-shaped shape.
A distinctive feature of the culture is slow growth. By the age of 10, the plant reaches only 50-60 centimeters in height. In this case, the crown diameter is 80 centimeters. The needles are silver-gray in color and up to 1.5 centimeters long. Young needles have a rich blue tint, which gives the plant an additional decorative appearance.
Application in landscape design
Waldbrunn spruce is compact in size, which allows it to be actively used in landscape design. This plant is great for small spaces and rocky landscapes. The popularity of the tree is associated with its unusual crown, which perfectly retains its decorative shape.
The use of Waldbrun spruce for garden decoration is associated with the following advantages:
- high degree of frost resistance;
- Possibility of use for flowerbed decoration;
- resistance to partial shade.
The culture is often used to decorate rocky gardens and rockeries. This plant can bring life to small groups of plantings. The culture is perfect for use as a border or fence for a small alley. However, it is not recommended to plant this variety in large areas. It is compact in size and will simply get lost in space.
Landing
In order for the plant to develop normally, it is recommended to carry out planting work correctly. When choosing a site, it is important to ensure that moisture does not stagnate around the crop. It is necessary to provide drainage in the planting recess. Sand or crushed bricks are suitable for this.
When preparing a hole for planting, it is important to ensure that it is twice the size of the container. The hole can be filled with soil for conifers or you can make a substrate with your own hands. In this case, it is worth mixing fallen leaves, turf soil, peat and sand in a ratio of 2:2:1:1.
To plant Waldbrun spruce you need to do the following:
- Water the seedlings generously.
- Make a hole for planting.
- Place a drainage layer measuring 20 centimeters at the bottom.
- Remove the seedling from the container and place it in the hole.
- Fill the hole for planting with special soil. It is important to ensure that the root collar is level with the ground surface.
- Water the plant well. For 1 seedling you need to use 4-5 liters of water.
Care instructions
The Waldbrun variety is resistant to adverse external factors. It normally tolerates air pollution, temperature fluctuations and recurrent frosts. However, for full development, the culture requires adequate care.
Young seedlings need to be regularly watered and fed with special fertilizers for coniferous crops. The plant needs to be watered once a week. In this case, you should use 10 liters of water per tree.It is recommended to apply liquid fertilizers twice during the summer. It is recommended to do this according to the instructions.
After watering, the soil needs shallow loosening. To protect the ground from crusting, the tree trunk circle needs to be covered with mulch. It is best to use bark, pine cones or pine needles for this purpose.
During drought, it is recommended to choose inorganic mulch. Pebbles, pebbles or gravel are suitable for this. For the winter, it is worth covering the tree trunk circle with peat. The thickness of such a layer should be at least 5 centimeters. After the snow melts, the mulch can not be removed, but embedded in the ground.
Waldbrun spruce is a very popular decorative crop that fits perfectly into a wide variety of landscape compositions. In order for the plant to develop well and remain attractive, it requires full care.
