Spherical thuja: types and varieties in the photo. Dwarf thuja Best thuja

Danica (Danica) An ideal ball from a young age, grows no more than 60 cm. It grows slowly, at the age of 20, the height is about 50 cm. The needles are dense, soft, shiny, light green, slightly bronze in winter. Prefers sun and partial shade, undemanding to the soil, tolerates dryness and excessive moisture. Hibernating under the snow, practically does not suffer from spring burns.

Dumosa (Dumoza) The crown is flattened or slightly rounded, height and diameter 1 m. At the top there are many vertical thin shoots 10-15 cm long. The needles are green all year round.

Globosa (Globoza) A spherical shrub, diameter and height no more than 2 m. The crown is dense, grows evenly in all directions. The needles are green in summer, brownish or grayish in winter. It grows slowly. More than other thujas need frequent watering, anti-aging pruning is recommended every 2 years. Its shape is at first rounded, later conical, it can reach 2 m in height. The needles are dull green, brownish in winter.

Golden globe (Golden Globe) Shrub is rounded, 1 m high and in diameter. It grows slowly, 8-10 cm per year. The needles are golden yellow, in autumn they acquire a copper tint. Prefers sun or partial shade. A haircut increases the density of the crown.

Little champion (Little Champion) Round-shaped dwarf thuja. The ends of the branches hang slightly. At first it grows quickly, after reaching 50 cm, growth slows down. The needles are bright green, slightly brown in winter.

Recurva nana (Recurva Nana) The name translates as "curved low". The branches are curved, the ends of young shoots are twisted. The crown is thick, terry, reminiscent of moss.

Stolwijk (Stolvik) Shrub up to 1.5 m with a hemispherical crown. The lower part is dense, the upper part is sparse, and consists of several trunks. The needles are green, the young growth is yellow-white. Loves the sun and fertile moist soil, does not tolerate dry air.

Tiny Tim (Teeny Tim) Very beautiful dwarf form with a rounded crown. It grows slowly, rarely more than 1 m. The branches are short, forming lace spirals. The needles are dark green, turning brown in winter. Photophilous.

Woodwardii (Woodwari) It is a dense ball, its height and diameter are 1.5 m. The needles are dark green, do not change color in winter. It grows slowly. In very severe winters, the ends of annual shoots can freeze.

Thuja varieties of western original form

Today thuja with original form escapes, for example Cristata (Kristata), which means "comb". This is a beautiful slender tree about 3 m high with a narrow uneven crown, branches are curved and directed upward, needles are grayish-green.

No less interesting Spiralis (Spiralis), graceful, with a narrow conical or columnar crown and a long, pointed tip, grows up to 5 m. The surface of the crown is strongly wavy, because the lateral branches are twisted in a spiral, the needles are bluish-green. In terms of growth rate, it is ahead of all garden forms.
Thuja cascading looks unusual Filiformis (Filiformis, "threadlike"). It has a dense, rounded crown and long, drooping shoots.

Tuya is evergreen, capable of growing fifty, or even a hundred years. Most of the species are hardy. Some plants look like shrubs, while others can grow over two meters in height.

Most often, thuja is used as an addition to the design of a garden or flower bed. Sometimes such a plant can be separate element in the landscape.

The most common varieties in Russia

Western thuja is most suitable for the Russian climate. It is this plant that is also suitable for urban conditions.

There are five types of thuja in total: korean, Western, Giant, Japanese, Sichuan... However, in the Russian climate, only the western one grows, and we will consider it, do not confuse the species and the variety! The article it comes it is about the varieties of one type of tui-western thuja.

There are six of the most common western thuja varieties:

1. Brabant. This variety is used for hedges. After all, the height of this thuja reaches 5 meters, and the diameter is 1.5 meters. In one year, Brabant grows 30 centimeters in height and 15 in width. It can be purchased at the nursery at any time of the year and of any size.
2. Columna. The silhouette is similar to the Crimean cypress trees. It grows up to 7 meters in height and up to 1.3 in diameter. Such plants are suitable for recreating the Mediterranean style.
3. Emerald... Also resistant to frost and large gusts of wind. It grows in height up to 5 meters. However, this thuja is demanding on growing conditions and its growth rate is slow.
4. Holmstrup. It is the perfect thuja for lazy gardeners as it does not require special care... Holmstrup is able to form a dense wall. Taking into account the slow growth rate, in 10 years it can grow by 3 meters in height.
5. Fastigiata... IN middle lane In Russia, the height of this thuja reaches 6 meters. It makes a good hedge for covering unsightly landscapes or fencing off neighbors.
6. Wagneri... The maximum height of this tree is 4 meters. It tolerates frost very well, but does not like snowfalls. For planting this variety, it is better to choose an open place.

These varieties have a different crown, just below we will see the classification according to such a criterion as the shape of the crown.

Classification and forms of thuja

Tuyu can be divided into different classes depending on the design use. There are three groups:

• dwarf thuja are most often used for decoration;
• as hedge - denser and taller plants;
• tapeworm species are created for planting one or a group of the same trees.

Differences also apply to the shape of the crown of plants. They can be:

1. Pyramidal. Some varieties of trees reach 20 meters in height. Shrubs are no more than two. Such thuja can be planted both as independent elements and in a group with others.
2. Columnar... This kind is different big amount varieties. They make good hedges with a height of 5 meters.
3. Keglevidnye. Usually low (up to 2 meters) and with dense branches.
4. Umbrella-shaped. A fairly popular species for small flower beds, since most varieties are dwarf (up to 1 meter in height).
5. Spherical. Thuja of this shape is with dense branches. Globular thuja grows slowly, gradually changing color.

Important: The main advantage of the spherical appearance is the unpretentiousness in terms of soil and good shade tolerance.

All types of thuja are suitable for ennobling land and creating living fences. The variety of shapes and colors contributes to the ability to create compositions using only thuja. Below are the photos varieties with a spherical crown.

Globular thuja varieties

There are a huge number of varieties of spherical thuja. Among them there are both, changing color from season to season, and evergreen. Let's consider the most interesting ones.

1. Barbant

Strictly speaking, this variety does not have a spherical crown shape, but broad-columnar... However, due to the popularity of this species, as well as its pliability to the haircut, it is worth mentioning it.

It is the most common in Russia in Western Europe view. It is also called the Western Tree of Life. This is a multi-stemmed tree. Due to the density of the crown, you can create a fence from street noise and city dust. The age of such plants reaches 800 years.

With the onset of winter, Barbant does not change color. Has a conical crown, straight trunk. Dense and branched branches are arranged horizontally and in an arc.

Fact: The difference between Barbant and wild plants is its fast growth rate.

The maximum height of plants of this species is 20 meters, and the width is 4. In one year, the thuja adds 30 centimeters in height and 10 in width.

Barbant is a very unpretentious variety. It can be planted in the shade or in the sun. It will easily tolerate both very dry and moist soil. Differs from other varieties in ease of cutting.

It is best to buy a plant in a nursery, so it will already be acclimatized.

Planting does not require special skills - it is similar for all conifers. It is necessary to drop the root well, mulch once a year and weed constantly. Also, in the first year, you can water the thuja crown in the evenings. In this case, the water should be 17-30 degrees.

The soil around the plant should not be overgrown with weeds or lawns. The condition of the land should be monitored so that it does not dry out and does not become compacted after watering. The root system of the tree should not be exposed.

Barbant in landscape design

This variety looks best as a hedge. Several trees in a line create a loose green fence. To do this, in the early stages, you should form the desired shape.

You can also make a denser fence from Barbant if you plant the seedlings closer and in several rows.

Brabant Can Become That design solution... Thanks to the dense branches, it is easy to cut and shape it.

2. Danica

The variety of this thuja was bred in Denmark in 1948. Danica is a slow-growing shrub. In a year, it grows 5 centimeters high and 4 centimeters wide. In 10 years Danica can grow in height by no more than 50 centimeters, and the diameter will not exceed 1 meter.

Interesting: This variety is one of the smallest representatives of spherical tui.

This shrub can be placed both in a dark area and in the sun. The only difference is that in the light, Danica becomes brighter and denser.

For landing, you should choose fertile soil, it is worth paying attention to sufficient humidity.

It is better to plant this plant in spring time... Over the summer, thuja will be able to develop a root system and thus prepare for winter. There should be no groundwater at the landing site. If there are any, then you should compact the soil with rubble. It needs to be put in the planting hole. Better to make a layer of 20 centimeters.

Dry and damaged branches should be removed every spring. At the same time, you can form a crown, make a transplant or pruning. It is better to close young bushes with burlap for the winter.

Danica in landscape design

Danica connects perfectly in garden design with other globular plants. It is important to choose contrasting flower bushes. So the thuja greens will become even brighter.

This shrub also looks organic in a group lined up in a row. It can be either an independent element or work in conjunction with others, forming a living fence of shrubs.

Such a hedge is not an obstacle for prying eyes, but creates comfort and completes the entire composition.

3. Teddy

Teddy is a new type of dwarf spherical thuja. For 10 years of growth, it can reach 30 centimeters in height and 40 in width. It grows slowly.

This shrub has needle-like, but not thorny needles. IN autumn time the color changes from dark green to bronze.

The plant is distinguished by its resistance to shade. A couple of hours in the sun a day will be enough for this variety of thuja. However, the soil should not be dry.

You can not overfeed Teddy, otherwise the needles will grow rapidly and lose their shape.

In dry weather, be sure to water. Dried branches should be pruned regularly.

Interesting: Teddy is the softest and fluffiest variety of thuja. Although it is considered one of the most capricious.

This variety is more suitable for creating gardens with an emphasis on stone. When designing, it is worth considering changes in the color of the needles at different times of the year - so that such a property does not spoil the whole idea.

Teddy can be combined with other thujas different forms, shrubs and flowers. The main condition - must be met - different levels arrangement of elements, stone embankment, breaking through grass, rare flowers. Large blocks of stones complete the overall picture. Use is also possible.

For this variety of thuja, it is quite acceptable to grow in a container. Due to its small size and small root system, this amount of soil will suffice for Teddy. Such a thuja can be easily placed on a veranda, balcony or in a room. the alpine style can be preserved. Especially if the design of the apartment is Scandinavian. Green thuja Teddy varieties will only add color and freshness to the rooms.

4. Globoza

One of the brightest representatives of spherical thuja is Globosa. This spruce is one of the most popular among landscape designers in the post-Soviet space. In the first years of life, the crown has the shape of a ball without the main trunk.

Within 10-15 years, the plant will form, so to speak, a leader shoot, and only then the spruce will acquire the shape of a triangle. This variety is often shaped like a ball after it has grown. Plant Excellent for cutting. One of the features is its color - blue.

Such a spruce can grow up to two meters in height and three in width. Such a tree can decorate both a small corner of the garden and become a central element. rocky garden.

5. Golden Globe

Goleden Glob is a worthy representative of its kind. Its dimensions reach about a meter later, both in height and in width for ten years.
It has yellowthat many gardeners will love. Over time, the needles will acquire a golden color.
Due to its size, such a spruce will perfectly fit into the landscape of small gardens and will be able to delight its owners. It often becomes a decoration of the facades of houses in various office centers. Another advantage is its unpretentiousness and frost resistance.

6. Hoseri

Hoseri is a masterpiece produced by Polish breeders. This thuja is perfect for people who liked the texture of the Globosa variety, but because of the size of this spruce, they had to abandon planting it.
Will be able to fit perfectly into the composition with any miniature plants... Over the years, it will take on the shape of a pillow.
This variety is very fond of the sun's rays, so it is better to choose an appropriate place.
Thuja Hoseri is often planted along the facades of houses and shopping centers.

7. Reingold

Rheingold is another dwarf shrub. 10 years after planting this variety, its height will be about a meter.

In the first years it will have the shape of a ball, then it will stretch out and take on an oval shape. The peculiarity of this species is its color, which will also change in different seasons of the year. So in winter the thuja will be brown, and by summer it will become golden.
The best way will look like a hedge or part of a composition on small area... It is very demanding on moist and fertile soil.

8. Woodwardy

Woodwardii is a very popular cultivar among European gardeners. It has a rich green color, a fairly dense crown shape, and also has a fairly good survival rate and a relative lack of whimsy.

The temperature in which thuja can still exist reaches -40 ° C. It can reach up to half a meter in height. In the first years after planting, it will have the shape of a ball, but therefore, over time, it will stretch and take the shape of an oval.
It has excellent ionizing and purifying properties of the air, so many Europeans plant this thuja in their backyards.

9. Tiny Tim

Thuja Tiny Tim was bred back in the 60s of the last century. Its height can reach a meter, and its width is one and a half.
The needles are mostly dark green in color. Distinctive feature is that thuja grows very slowly: at 10 years old it reaches only 30 centimeters. Very fond of light, but not demanding on the soil.
Basically, it is planted on rocky hills. It can be planted either singly or in a group, in both cases it will look organic.

10. Stolvik

Stolwijk is another representative of dwarf conifers.
At first, when young, the shrub has a dome shape, but closer to the decade, when it becomes about one meter high, the shape takes on the shape of an asymmetrical cone.

Despite its uniqueness, very few European landscape designers and gardeners use it in their compositions. This is due to the unpredictable shape of the crown.

11. Bowling Ball

The name Bowling Ball thuja got not by chance, but because of the ideal symmetrical shapes.
In the first years after planting, it has a strictly spherical shape, but over the years it stretches a little. It reaches about 70 centimeters in height and up to a meter in width. And still the impression remains that the thuja has the shape of a ball.
This is due to her splendor. Despite the fact that the plant loves sunlight, it will be able to come to terms with partial shade. In landscape design, it is mainly used in compositions requiring a spherical element.

12. Holmstrap

Dumosa, or in other words Holmstrup, one of unique species thuja with an ovoid crown, which can reach about three meters. Also one of the advantages is that even without regular shearing, the plant retains the correct column shape. This is definitely a huge plus for gardeners who are busy with less independent plants in their garden. Also among all representatives of spherical thuja, Dumosa has the most dense. Basically, such thuja are designed to form a hedge, but there are also many cases when it is planted in one copy.

13. Hovea

Thuja Hovea is an excellent variety of its kind. At 2-3 years old, this thuja will still look like a ball later, it will transform and will have an ovoid shape. By the age of 10, it will be able to reach, maximum, one and a half meters. Among the main features of this thuja is its unpretentiousness, frost resistance, rather slow growth. Also another good indicator is pliability to the mowing, and the ability to grow on any kind of soil. This view thuj will be very useful for gardeners who have long wanted to form hedges or refine alpine slides.

14. Little Champion

Thuja Little Champion is a fairly compact representative of spherical thuja, which reaches about one and a half meters in height and a meter in width.

A feature of this plant is that it grows for a long time. At the age of 10, it will have a diameter of half its maximum. Also very noticeable is the color change of the tree.
IN summer period thuja will be green, and closer to winter it will turn brown or bronze. These trees are often planted singly or in groups. You can often see them in pots on terraces or loggias.

15. Little Jam

Thuja Little Gem is a fairly popular variety among gardeners, because it has a specific crown shape, and also due to the fact that the diameter of this plant is an order of magnitude higher than the height.
The light green color that thuja possesses changes in summer to a shade of bronze in winter. Little Gem loves places where the sun is not restricted. Negatively refers to drought, therefore it is necessary to water on time. The tree is perfect for decorating a rocky garden or alpine slide.

16. Little Gyant

Little Giant is a dwarf plant with a pillow-like crown. The dimensions of this thuja reach only 80 centimeters in height and exactly 2 times smaller in width. Just like the previous thuja, it has a bright green needles color in summer and bronze in winter. A feature is slow growth.

Due to its small size, this thuja is very popular and widely used. It can be used both in the garden and on the terrace and on the loggia. The most popular is in Europe.

17. Pumila

Pumila 'is a cultivar with an ovoid crown shape. The size of this tree can reach about two meters. Many gardeners often choose this strain over Little Gem because they are very similar, but Pumila 'grows an order of magnitude larger. This quality will be very useful when forming a hedge. I also use thuja one by one. The branches of this tree are fan-shaped, slightly curved and do not touch each other. Hardy enough and unpretentious.

18.Rekuwa Nana

Recurva Nana is rounded a few years after planting.

Later, the crown is formed into a cone. It can reach up to two meters in height. Charm to this variety is added with twigs that protrude along the entire perimeter of the crown. The needles are green in color, but it changes from dark near the trunk to light at the tips. Possesses frost resistance Also loves the sun, but can grow in the shade. It is used as a hedge, they are also planted along alleys at a distance of several meters, they can also become an irreplaceable element of any composition.

19. Salaspis

The Salaspils variety was bred by breeders from Latvia in the 40s of the last century.
It has a dense rounded shape, it creates the effect of splendor, for which many gardeners love it. At 30 years old, the maximum growth of this plant is 55 centimeters. This thuja does not change its color throughout the year, it remains bright green for her.
Due to the fact that the plant is small in size, many people grow it on terraces and loggias. It also harmonizes perfectly in combination with bonsai.

20. Trompenburg

Thuja called Trompenburg was bred in the Netherlands.
for the first time after planting, the crown will have a spherical shape, but then it will begin to stretch and the ball will be replaced by an oval. This is a dwarf representative of spherical tui, respectively, its height reaches only 60 centimeters in 10 years.
It has a yellowish-green color, randomly located around the entire perimeter of the thuu. Darkening occurs in winter. It will become an indispensable element of any composition invented by a landscape designer. It is better to use a group of such thujas when planting.

Twenty varieties of spherical thuja - there is plenty to choose from, regardless of the idea and possibilities.

Thuja is one of the most popular coniferous decorative trees among summer residents. it evergreen tree or a shrub that belongs to the Cypress family. This family also includes such widespread coniferslike cypress,. Young thuja have needle-like needles. The needles have a light green tint. Adults have scaly foliage, the color is darker. The tree can develop up to almost 100 years.

Most varieties are frost resistant. Colors thuja are varied depending on the varieties. For example, the tree is blue as well as yellowish. There are high three-meter thuja, as well as dwarf shrubs.

The most popular in Russia is the western thuja.

Western thuja: description and varieties

Western thuja is a view. It can grow up to 20 meters, but in Russia, western thuja rarely grows above 7 meters. Crown shapes are:

• Spherical.

A large number of western thuja varieties are grown. Among them are such common varieties: Smaragd, Barbant, Danica, Columna and others. However, some amateur gardeners are looking for less popular, but no less unusual varieties on horticultural counters. Below are the most common varieties with photos. Often, gardeners and landscape designers, deciding to plant a thuja, ask themselves the question: "Which one is better to plant in the country?"

Degrut Spire - a variety for lovers of sophistication

Degrut Spire - varietal variety of western thuja. It has a unique columnar shape, has a narrow and straight crown and is considered the narrowest among the columnar species. The height of this culture is up to 3 meters. Degrut Spire is widespread in the West.

This is a tree - perfect option for landscaping and gardening areas. For example, Degrut Spire will help to equip any hedge, even if its height reaches 5 meters. A tall but thin green wall will not take up much space on the site.

Thuja western Degroot Spire ("Degrut Spire").

Degrut Spire has such advantages as resistance to frost and undemanding to soil conditions. It is better to plant a tree in places that are well lit by the sun's rays. The shade makes the crown looser. The ideal soil for growing this variety is a combination of the following components:

• Sand;
• Peat;
• Leaves.

One bucket of water is enough for watering. Watering is regular - once a week. In the spring, the tree is fed. The soil must be periodically mulched and loosened. IN spring the tree is covered to avoid sunburn. For the winter period, the crown must be tightened with a tape so that wet snow does not damage the crown.

Holmstrup - beauty from Denmark

Holmstrup is an evergreen shrub. The crown shape is columnar. Mature tree grows up to 4 meters in height. Crown color - deep green. IN winter periods the color of the needles does not change. The needles of the bush are dense, they are scales.

Thuja Holmstrup ("Holmstrup").

This variety is frost-resistant, shade-tolerant and tolerates windy weather well. The shrub does not require high soil fertility. This shrub is a great option for Russia. It is best planted in places with good sunlight. Or it is worth choosing places that are not too shaded.

The shrub is an excellent choice for planting in groups or singly. Hedges are rarely created with Holmstrup.

Fastigiata is a valuable variety for experienced gardeners

One of the varieties of narrow-lined thuja is Fastigiata. This varietal variety was first grown in Germany. A mature tree grows up to 12 meters in height. It grows very quickly. Visually looks like a cypress tree. The needles of the tree are soft and have a pleasant aroma. The buds are small.

Thuja western Fastigiata ("Fastigiata").

This variety loves the sun and prefers fertile soil. In spring, it is advisable to cover young seedlings so that the spring sun does not damage them. To improve the structure of the soil, it is mulched. Cut grass is used for mulching. In winter, spruce branches are used for mulching. Lapnik prevents mice from breeding.

Fastigiata are often used to form hedges. They are not only beautiful, but also do not take up much space. The varietal variety is not afraid of decorative haircuts. Designers use the tree in large landscape compositions, use it in group plantings. It goes well with a variety of flowers and shrubs.

Yellow varieties of western thuja

They are very popular, refresh the landscape, look great in any composition. Unfortunately, many of them were “capricious”. The most common varieties in Russia are described below.

Thuja western Ellow Ribon - for lovers of yellow thuja varieties

Yellow Ribon is a yellow thuja variety. It is small in size. The crown shape is conical. An adult thuja has a height of up to 2 meters. Growing fast enough. The crown is friable, therefore, to give it density, it is advisable to trim the tree regularly.

The needles of young trees have an orange color, becoming green with maturity. In winter, the crown turns brown. The sunnier the place where this thuja grows, the brighter the color of the crown.

The variety is distinguished by its exactingness to growing conditions. The soil must be fertile and moist for the plant to delight with its beauty.

Thuja Yellow Ribbon ("Yellow Ribon").

The beautiful golden needles make this variety very valuable. In landscape design, using Thuj Yellow Ribon, walls are formed that have a rich yellow tint... They are planted in containers, as well as hedges and memorial walls with their use.

Tuya Golden Glob - yellow balls for summer cottages

Golden Globe is distinguished by its slow growth. The crown shape of this coniferous culture is spherical. The height of an adult bush does not exceed 1 meter.

The needles are loose. Regular haircut allows you to achieve density. The ends of the shoots are golden, inside the crown the needles are green. In the autumn, the needles take on a shade of copper, in the spring they become golden again. In order for the shrub to please with a golden color, it is recommended to plant it in sunny or slightly shaded places.

Thuja Golden Globe ("Golden Globe").

This shrub does not trump high soil fertility, but loves lime-rich soil. To avoid breaking off the branches, the crown is tied for the winter.

Shrubs are used in planting in groups, they are also planted singly. They also create beautiful hedges and curbs.

The most interesting varieties

Many other varieties of this culture are also known. Such varieties as are extremely popular: Brabant, Smaragd, Danica, Globoza. Specialty stores and nurseries also have more unique and less common varieties. Below are the names of Western thuja varieties and their brief description.

Little Boy is a relatively new dwarf globular variety. The height does not exceed 0.5 meters. Growth is slow. The needles of such a thuja have an emerald color. Little Boy requires high soil fertility. Loves the sun, but does not mind growing in partial shade. This is used in the creation:

• Japanese gardens;
• Live curbs.

Hoseri is an original variety from Poland. This is another dwarf globular tree species. Scale needles are dark green in color. In autumn, the needles take on a bronze tint. Hoseri loves moisture, is not picky about the soil and is shade-tolerant. Also, this culture is resistant to frost and is not afraid of winds.

Mirjem - This is another dwarf variety of thuja. An adult plant grows up to 80 cm. The needles have a bright yellow color, becoming bronze by autumn. Plant growth is slow. Due to its size, this thuja is ideal for rock gardens and planting in pots.

Question answer

For planting along fences, varieties such as Holmstrup, Fastigiata, Brabant, Smaragd are often used.

What is the most unpretentious thuja?

Many types of this culture are unpretentious. They often choose Brabant, Smaragd, Holmstrup.

How much do thuja seedlings cost?

The price of one seedling is from 150 rubles and more.

I am engaged in rock gardens. How are thuja used in alpine slides?

Low-growing varieties are suitable for rock gardens. In Russia, the most popular are dwarf species of western thuja. Ideal for the following varieties: Danica, Golden Globe, Woodwardi, Filivormis. All of them are spherical.

Can thuja be used in mixborders?

Can. Despite the fact that a mixborder offers a wide variety of colors and shades, conifers are successfully used in mixborders. Thuja has many shades: green, blue and yellow.

Review on video

A concise and clear overview of some of the outstanding varieties. The information on the video is presented in such a way that it will be of interest to novice gardeners.

On garden plots, in squares, near administrative and office buildings, you can see thuja - ornamental plant with graceful carved branches. Let's talk about it.

These coniferous trees and shrubs are close relatives of the proud cypress trees. Most types of thuja are evergreen, but there are also other shades: golden, blue, salad. The crown of plants is quite dense, and the needles (very aromatic) are scaly. It is located crosswise. Among the twigs, small cones are almost invisible, usually having a greenish color. The reddish brown bark is smooth.

Types and varieties

There are two varieties of thuja: western and eastern. The last one is from East Asia... He loves warmth and light very much, therefore it is grown here only in the form indoor plants... They clean indoor air well. Western thuja came to Europe in 1540 from North American and Canadian forests. The plant is frost-resistant, tolerates the domestic climate well. It is often used for landscaping - not too troublesome and not very expensive.

According to the shape, spherical and conical varieties of western thuja are distinguished - there are more than 120 of them. The crowns are symmetrical, easy to form. In height, there are both small (dwarf varieties no more than 30 centimeters) and large twelve-meter trees. With age, the pyramidal shape of the crown transforms into an ovoid one. Plants live for a long time - a century, or even twice as long.

Spherical varieties

There are many variations of thuja with a round crown shape. One of them - Danika - will be discussed in the article. They are well suited for decorating a rock garden, creating a hedge or inclusion in picturesque floral-woody compositions. Five-year or seven-year-old trees can be planted in a permanent habitat. Propagated by cuttings.

For all species, partial shade and fertile loams are favorable. Ground water undesirable. If they are close, then drainage is needed - 20 cm. The soil mixture is two parts of land with the addition of one part of sand and peat. Plus mineral fertilizer. Plant only with a clod of earth! We place the neck of the root at ground level - certainly not higher or lower. For the first month, 10 liters of water are poured under each tree weekly (in summer or when it is very dry - twice as often). When leaving, loosening and mulching are good.

Danica

This miniature spherical variety of thuja got the name Danica because it appeared in Denmark in the middle of the last century. The plant is only 60 cm tall and with a meter volume of the crown has soft needles of green (brownish-green in winter) color. Needles, thin, silky, stretch up.

Danika grows slowly - in one year from 4 to 5 cm... And the girth of the crown grows even less - about 3 or 4 cm. The maximum size is acquired by a tree that is 15 years old. For reproduction, the grafting method is used. You can take seedlings, which are placed at a distance of 40 cm to 3 m when planting.

You need to choose places without strong winds, not in deep shadow... Partial shade or sun (just not scorching) is a great option. The pit is deepened from 60 cm to a meter - depending on what size root system... In the spring, organic matter, saltpeter, ash are introduced. In winter, it is advisable to cover young plants.

This variety is most often used for beautiful borders.... The crown is malleable, and you can make real works of art from it. Beasts, for example, or castle walls. Danica combines very well with ovoid and conical trees, forming magnificent compositions corresponding to the "golden ratio".

In a nursery, plants with a height of 25 to 40 cm will cost from 900 rubles to 3.2 thousand rubles.

Brabant

This variety (Brabant) grows rapidly. In the volume of a conical branched crown per year, he adds 15 cm, and in growth - 40 cm. In our latitudes, mature trees usually do not exceed 4 or 5 m. The branches fall beautifully to the ground, and the needles do not lose their green color even in winter.

The variety is hardy and undemanding to any land, but it will look freshest on loams, which are distinguished by fertility. And then the twigs will thin out, and the foliage will turn pale. As well as in too thick shade. And the scorching sun is not suitable for Brabant - in this case, it will be hard in winter cold. But partial shade is what you need. Landing ( better in spring) we make it into a hole up to a meter deep (in wet and heavy soils, we arrange drainage). Nitroammofosk will not be superfluous - half a kilogram for one tree (adult). When planting an alley of trees of this variety, they maintain an inter-row distance of 6 to 8 m, and the seedlings are dug in at a distance of 3 to 4 m from each other.

Young plants are protected from the cold, wrapping them in the first and second years in thick paper, burlap. And cover with spruce branches. And after 2 or 3 years (not earlier), you can start pruning, giving the desired shape. If we want to get a dense wall, then we cut the trees a couple of times per season. And you don't need to be zealous - cut off a third of the shoot, no more.

This variety is good for framing gardens and private homes. Trees can be planted as an alley. Near public building or office plants will delight with greenery all year round.

In a nursery, seedlings of this type (from 100 to 175 cm high) will cost from 1.3 to 1.8 thousand rubles.

Emerald

Smaragd is very reminiscent of a cypress with grace, slenderness, and a narrow pyramidal crown (rather dense, up to 2 m in diameter). Trees grow up to 3-5 m, delighting with emerald green needles, which do not lose their freshness in winter. Slow annual growth (up to 10 cm up, and half as wide) - distinctive feature varieties. Smaragd lives up to 150 years.

The variety responds well to soils with lime content. Reproduction - cuttings or seeds, planting - in spring or summer. They are planted with a clod of earth in the sun or in a light shade, watered weekly. Loosen carefully, no deeper than 10 cm - the roots are close. The plant does not tolerate the dry season well - spraying is needed at this time. In the first winter they cover. A protective layer of mulch of 5–8 cm will protect the roots. Pruning is done every 2 or 3 years.

The variety is suitable for creating garden compositions, and separately the trees are attractive. They are good as a container culture, and as a living green fence. They also have medicinal benefits - they clean and ionize the air.

In a nursery, plants of this species (from 100 to 250 cm in height) will cost from 700 rubles to 15 thousand rubles.

Propagation by cuttings - planting thuja in the open field

The elementary method is with cuttings. Even in a jar of water, they take root perfectly. Cuttings are made in the autumn, when the shoots are strong and powerful. If you decide to use this method, do not fill the container with too much water. Let it be only at the bottom, otherwise the roots may rot. And lower the twigs there a little - no more than three pieces.

If you want to get stronger plants, then it is better to plant the cuttings in a greenhouse. Take shoots with woody bark, which are 2 or 3 years old. You can take a young shoot 50 cm long with a piece of "heel" (wood from the trunk). This result is obtained by abruptly cutting off the branch.

Where we plant thuja, we need to achieve a humidity of 70 percent... To do this, you need to purchase a humidifier or constantly spray water. There should be a lot of light, so we make the walls and roof of the greenhouse transparent. You can also use the backlight. The soil is usual for thuja (earth, peat, sand).

The cuttings (with the needles removed at the bottom) need to lie in the water for a couple of hours, and then they are treated with potassium permanganate and dug into the grooves, deepening by 2-3 cm. Then we regularly spray and wait until new shoots appear. Then you need to harden the plants by taking them out of the greenhouse into the air. In November, we cover the seedlings well and send them for the winter.

Growing by seeds and caring for the tree at home

This method is longer, but it has considerable benefits. For example, to make a living green fence, you won't buy plants - it will be expensive. And if you plant the seeds, then in 3-4 years you can get the seedlings yourself. And in any quantity. The first year will give an increase of only 7 cm, but the second - already 50!

To plant seeds, you need to prepare them correctly. This is done in August-September, while the buds are not yet open. They are cut off and put in one layer on a spread oilcloth where it is dry and warm. When they open, you can take seeds and plant them. This should be done immediately, otherwise germination will decrease after 3 months.

In the fall, we either sow a garden bed on the site, or plant the seeds in a box. One part of sand, 4 parts of peat and 2 parts of earth - the best option... Then we draw the grooves every 5 or 6 cm, and put the seeds in them. Pour the earthen mixture on top of 1 cm. The top of the box should rise 2 or 3 cm above its level. We ram, moisten a little.

We put the box on the site under the tree and wait for the end of winter. As soon as the ground warms up to 10-15 degrees, the seeds will begin to germinate. A couple of weeks will pass, and seedlings will appear. These seedlings have not yet scales, but needles. Only after 2 or 3 months the needles will be the same as that of an adult tree.

Twice a month we carry out feeding with a complex mineral fertilizer... And then we leave again for the winter. In the first autumn, you can plant on the garden bed every 30 cm for growing (school). Add ash, humus and nitroammophos.

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Growing thuja is not too difficult. Seedlings are not afraid of Russian cold weather or dry summer. You can grow a tree from both the cuttings and seeds that have fallen from the collected cones.

Wherein:

• bright greenery will delight in all seasons of the year;
• trees will live for a very long time, without requiring special care;
• healing and pleasant pine aroma will cleanse the air and strengthen health;
• a thuja hedge, skillfully designed, can be a source of pride.

Several centuries ago, this magnificent plant was called the tree of life. Thuja is always pleasing to the eye. Its evergreen needles fill the garden with life and beauty all year round.

It has a spicy refreshing scent that beckons to the garden to take a break from everyday problems. Thuja possesses wood that is resistant to decay. It is winter-hardy and heat-tolerant.

Thuja belongs to the cypress family and is represented in nature by trees, the average height of which is 12-18 meters (in rare cases, the tree reaches 75 meters), as well as shrubs of a wide variety of shapes and heights.

Thuja needles are scaly, young plants are needle-shaped. Due to the huge variety of garden forms, thuja forms the basis of most proposals for landscape design of a particular site.

In landscape design, thuja are divided into the following types, according to the application:

- dwarf (used in rockeries and);

- for hedges;

- tapeworm (for single planting).

For hedges, the following types of thuja are most often used:

Thuja western "Brabant"

This variety is highly valued due to its high frost resistance. This plant forms a dense and high green wall, and requires pruning twice a year, preferably in August and April.

"Brabant" grows rather quickly and can reach a height of 4 meters. As a hedge, the plant should be planted at a distance of 0.5-1 meters from each other, it depends on the required strength of the hedge.

Thuja western "Smaragd"

This plant with a narrow cone-shaped crown can reach a height of 6 meters. This variety of thuja has high frost resistance and wind resistance. She is not particularly whimsical and does not need careful care.

Smaragd is ideal for hedges. Also used in single and group landings.

Photo of thuja "Smaragd"

Thuja western "Holmstrap"

This plant forms a fairly dense wall, reaching 2.5 meters in height. This variety grows very slowly and can reach the required height only within 10 years.

Therefore, it is often used in small gardens for low decorative hedges. The plant must be planted at a distance of 70-80 cm from each other. This thuja does not need a haircut.

For rock gardens and rockeries, the following dwarf forms of thuja are used:

Thuja western "Dannika"

This variety has a spherical crown. It grows rather slowly. In height, as a rule, reaches no more than 80 cm. The diameter of the crown is about a meter.

The spherical shape is retained without trimming. Perfect for small garden areas, patios, container landscaping and rock gardens.

Photo of a spherical thuja variety "Danica"

Thuja western "Little Dorrit"

This variety, like the previous one, has a spherical crown. The height of an adult plant is about 80 cm. The crown diameter is 60 cm. It is highly winter-hardy.

Thuja western "Hozeri"

This plant, too, with a spherical crown, grows up to 0.5 meters in length and 0.6 meters in diameter. Looks spectacular in rock gardens and low hedges.

For solitary planting, the following types of thuja are usually used:

Thuja western "Reingold"

Slow growing variety that reaches 150 cm in height. The crown of the "Reingold" is spherical. The color of the needles is golden yellow, closer to winter, and completely brown. Perfect for group and single plantings and alpine slides.

Thuja western "Sankist"

This shrub has a conical shape and golden yellow needles. It grows very slowly. Over a decade of slow and measured growth, it reaches a height of about 3 meters and 1 meter in diameter. Shearing is not required for this plant.

Photo of thuja "Sunkist"

Thuja folded "Kornik"

A conical shrub that grows fairly quickly. The height of an adult plant is 2.5-3 meters, and the diameter is up to 1.5 meters. This plant is somewhat moody and prefers fertile and damp places. It tolerates high temperatures very poorly and needs constant moderate watering.

Thuja refers to those plants that do not lose their decorative look ... Thuja is especially beautiful in winter. In addition, such plants bring practical benefits - they soften the microclimate, restrain strong gusts of wind, cleanse the air from dust and enrich it with oxygen.

But it should be remembered that some types of thuja are highly poisonous and can cause severe burns and even a heart attack. Therefore, when choosing such plants, consult with specialists.