A special position among coniferous trees is thuya Yellow Ribbon. Gardeners appreciate him for his unusual color and small stature. The crown of this small conifer has a canonical shape. Its color changes in winter from green to light brown.
Thuja Yellow Ribbon (Yellow Ribbon) Western
Thuja western Yellow Ribbon is a representative of the Cypress family and is considered the ancestor of numerous breeding varieties that are specially created for decorative gardening. This species is distinguished by its exotic color of needles and high winter hardiness, as a result of which it is used in landscape design in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation.
Thuya Yellow Ribbon
Thuya Yellow Ribbon: description and sizes
Thuja stands out among the rest of the trees in a pyramidal shape with a dense dense shape. The trees grow low, rarely they can reach a height of 2.5 m. If such indicators are recorded, then in order to reach them, thu must grow for at least 15 years. The tree grows very slowly, the period of life varies from 30 to 35 years.
The tree is distinguished by a straight trunk with tightly pressed to it and short skeletal branches. The crown is compact and dense. The bark of young shoots has an olive hue, and in older trees it is dark blue. Cones appearing on the tree are formed in small quantities, they are scaly brown. The length of the cones is approximately 13 cm. The tree perfectly resists drafts and strong winds, and is also not susceptible to gas contamination and smoke.
Note! The tree can be grown even in an open area under the sun, because even in such conditions it does not burn.
How fast growing
Thuja grows very slowly. For a long time it grows in height to only 2 m and 0.8 m in diameter. And it achieves this in 15 years. Moreover, in one place you can grow it for 50 years, and with careful and proper care, age can reach 100 years.
Landing and care
Thuja is classified as an unpretentious plant that can be grown on any type of soil where there is no groundwater. But you can achieve maximum growth and beauty only on light loam and sandy loam.
How to Plant Thuy Yellow Ribbon
In order for the thuja to grow well and comfortably, it is necessary to properly prepare the landing pit for it:
- It must necessarily exceed the container in all respects by 20 cm.
- At the bottom of the pit, a drainage layer of river daw, expanded clay or broken brick is laid out.
- Then the pit is half filled with nutrient soil, which must necessarily include sand, peat and garden soil.
- The seedling from the container is transplanted into the planting pit.
- When transplanting, be sure to ensure that the root neck is located at ground level.
- The soil is carefully compacted, eliminating air voids, and the tree is abundantly watered with water.
Landing young thuja
Watering mode
A tree of this species is hygrophilous; therefore, it is necessary to provide systematic watering and carefully monitor the replenishment of fluid reserves. In a hot period of time, experts recommend watering the thaw at least three times a week. The rest of the time it will be enough to do this weekly. One bucket of water should be poured under one tree at a time.
Note! So that the tree is distinguished by the brightness of the color and emits essential oils, it is necessary to irrigate.
Top dressing
After planting for the first few years, there is no need to feed the tree. After this time, it is necessary to systematically apply potash and phosphorus fertilizers.
Note! It is strictly forbidden to use nitrogen and fresh organic fertilizers for Thuja Yellow. This is explained by the fact that they can harm the tree.
Features of summer care
Despite the fact that the Thuja western Yellow Ribbon has an exotic appearance, it is not very difficult to take care of her, but you need to do this regularly. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the tree will lose its brightness, the needles will become dull, and a lot of cones will also form that will negatively affect the appearance.
To thuja looked attractive all year round, you need:
- eliminate weeds in a timely manner;
- keep the trunk circle clean;
- water the tree weekly;
- give preference to moderate top dressing;
- cut spring thaw every spring.
Winter preparations
Like all plants and many trees, thuja needs not only care in warm time, but also thorough preparation for winter. Before the onset of cold weather, the tree should be insulated, for this, the trunk circle is mulched with peat not less than 10 cm high.
Also, trees can be wrapped in burlap or put on special bags that effectively protect against snow, wind and cold. To avoid burns at the end of February, it is recommended to cover the thuja from the bright spring sun.
Mulching thuja bark
Breeding
All arborvitae, regardless of size and variety, are propagated by cuttings and seeds. Thuya Yellow Ribbon is no exception. From carefully cut cones, which are previously carefully dried, seeds are extracted. Then they are stored all winter in cloth bags. Seeds are planted in the spring as soon as the snow melts.
Seeds are placed in the soil to a depth of not less than 30 cm. It is recommended to plant no more than 5 g of seeds per 1 m². After placing them in the ground, the seeds are sprinkled with sawdust. From this time on, seedlings must be systematically and thoroughly watered.
For your information! You should not wait for quick shoots and rapid growth. In two years, their size will reach from about 10 to 20 cm from the ground.
Propagation by cuttings
According to the experience of many gardeners, the most common way of propagating thuya yellow is cuttings. To do this, cut the twigs in the fall. It is best to do this in November, and if the autumn is long, then it is best to wait until December.
Propagation of the tree by cuttings
To prepare the cuttings, it is necessary to carefully cut them from the tree, and then dip in a growth stimulator. To root them, you can use open ground or a special container. At the initial stage, it is recommended to cover the seedlings with plastic bottles or a special film. Depending on the condition of the soil, the frequency of irrigation is determined, but, as practice shows, such procedures must be carried out carefully and systematically.
Why thuja yellow Ribbon turns yellow
A set of reasons can provoke yellowing of a thuja: from the most elementary, which consist of improper care, to nutritional deficiencies. Due to certain factors, immunity is weakened in a tree and it can easily be affected by diseases and pests.
Dust can provoke yellowing, this is especially true if the plant is grown in urban conditions. To save the plant, it is necessary to systematically irrigate.
Thuja western Yellow Ribbon
Also, the reason may be insufficient watering when the plant begins to dry out. If the thuja begins to turn yellow, then the cause of this condition may be sucking insects, such as a bug, moth, thuja aphid or mealybug. It is these pests that suck out all the nutrients from plants. Their appearance can be prevented by spraying karbofos.
Note! When insects, insufficient moisture, or transplantation, the thuja experiences tremendous stress, therefore, in addition to all measures, gardeners advise spraying the crown of the plant with any fertilizer without nitrogen.
The tree belongs to the breeding varieties of western arborvitae. This evergreen culture is distinguished by its unusual color of needles, which changes three times during the spring-summer season. The tree differs in unpretentiousness in leaving and attractive appearance. It is possible to grow thawed Yellow in all climatic zones of Russia, since the plant is winter-hardy.
