Tuya Vipcord

The folded thuja of the Vipcord variety is a dwarf bush that grows rather slowly. At the same time, it has undoubted decorative features and characteristics. Like any other thuja, Vipcord belongs to the cypress family. This plant is very compact. In height, it reaches no more than one meter. And in width the crown can grow up to one and a half meters. At the same time, the crown has a very original spherical shape. In most cases, it is not necessary to carry out formative pruning. Since, in principle, the crown itself can form perfectly without losing its attractive appearance at all. In this article, we will focus on a more detailed description of the thuja of the Vipcord variety, we will note its most striking characteristics. We will also talk about how to plant the bushes correctly, take care of them so that the thuja will delight the gardener or designer with its special decorative characteristics, due to which the thuja Vipcord is, in fact, famous.

Folded Thuja Vipcord: plant description

Thuya Vipcord: Photo of the variety

Vipcord is one of the varieties of folded thuja that are quite popular today in modern landscape design or simply in gardening. It has dangling shoots that look more like strings. It is thanks to this original appearance that the thuja got its name.

The shoots are covered with scaly needles, which are very close to each other. In the summer, the needles have a juicy green color. But with the onset of cold weather, she changes the color to a rather unusual - bronze.

The bush has a shallow root system. This means that it is very sensitive to possible soil compaction. In this case, the soil should be loosened very carefully. Since if you go too deep, you can harm the roots. And in this case, the thuja can start to hurt.

At the same time, gardeners and landscape designers themselves note that, in principle, thuja Vipcord is completely unpretentious. She is not capricious if we are talking about any kind of care measures. She only needs timely watering, feeding once a season, as well as loosening the soil.

Sometimes it is better to shape a bush to make it even more decorative and attractive. But this measure as a whole depends entirely on the gardener himself. You don't have to do it, because of this, the bush will not feel worse.

How to use a folded vipcord in landscape design

Thuja is widely used in landscape design. With the help of the Vipcord variety thuja, incredibly attractive hedges are created. Rock gardens, flower beds, rockeries are created and supplemented.

Due to the fact that thuja Vipcord gets along well with other annual or perennial plants, and also goes well with them, it can look beneficial in absolutely any composition. And this is its great advantage.

Thuja can also be grown in the vicinity of water bodies or rocky areas. There she also takes root very well. It can be used to decorate completely different compositions. Solo landings also look incredibly attractive.

Gardeners leave a lot of reviews about this type of thuja. And they also say that Vipcord looks unusual in the framework of topiary, but this already depends on the interests and tastes of the gardener himself.

Reproduction of thuja Vipcord

Thuja folded Vipcord: photo

Thuja can multiply vegetatively... And usually gardeners use this method.In fact, there is a single vegetative propagation algorithm that you can follow in order to get a great plant:

• on a pre-dug area, the soil is carefully dug up so that it is more convenient for the cuttings to root in it. Also, a certain amount of peat should be added to the ground, and also sprinkled with a layer of river sand. Such a composition is ideal for the adaptation of thujas and their subsequent development within the site.
• at the end of June, shoots break off the plant. Further, these shoots must be left for some time in a rooting stimulator. This can be about half an hour, or you can leave the plant for several hours. It all depends on how active the selected stimulant is, as well as on its concentration.
• the cutting must be planted at a slight angle, so it will be much easier for it to adapt and root. The angle should be about 45 degrees, no more and no less
• each stalk is then covered with a clear plastic bottle. You can use glass jars instead of a bottle. This creates greenhouse conditions for the plant, in which it will be easier for it to adapt to the soil, as well as to the environment. Periodically, the greenhouse must be raised and ventilated. Excessive waterlogging can lead to the fact that the plant will begin to get sick, fungal diseases will develop, which are completely undesirable.

Already next spring, when the plant has taken root, it is transplanted into open ground, where it will already grow, gain strength, and demonstrate all its decorative qualities and properties.

Concerning seed method, it is not very popular among gardeners. The thing is that the seeds germinate for a very long time. And in general, growing thuja from seeds is a very long process, it takes too much time, as well as patience on the part of the gardener himself.

One way or another, some undertake to propagate thuja using seeds. But here it is necessary to adhere to completely different rules than if we talk about cuttings. And experienced gardeners do not recommend growing thuja from seeds at all. The chance that a full-fledged adult tree will grow is not so great.

Folded thuja Vipcord: planting and care

Planting a thuja and, of course, the subsequent care of it are the most important aspects that gardeners and landscape designers are concerned with today. There are no secrets and difficulties in planting a plant. In addition, thuja Vipcord does not impose any special requirements on the soil, as well as on the lighting conditions.

Cuttings with a closed root system, in almost all cases, perfectly adapt to new conditions. But at the same time, experienced gardeners emphasize that it is still necessary to follow the most elementary rules of agricultural technology. And then a beautiful bush will very soon begin to delight the eyes of both the owner of the site and his guests.

In general, growing thuja is a process that obeys absolutely the same rules as planting thuja of other varieties. And also the planting of juniper culture.

It is best to plant thuja outdoors in spring. You can schedule a landing for April. After all, it was at this time that the soil was already sufficiently warmed up. After that, already in May, it will be possible to notice that the seedlings have firmly established themselves and have begun to show the first signs of their own active growth.

One way or another, the variety is so unpretentious that it can be planted at absolutely any time throughout the season - even in autumn. Much depends only on the climatic features of the region. Practice shows that it is best not to plant Vipcord in the fall. Since the bush may not have time to get accustomed to the conditions, and will not survive the frost.

Nevertheless, many gardeners have repeatedly emphasized the fact that thuja Vipcord is a rather unpretentious plant that can grow equally well both in well-lit areas and in areas that are slightly shaded.And therefore, full sunlight does not always get there.

One way or another, we have already written that it is undesirable for direct sunlight to fall directly on the crown. As this can cause burns to the plant, harm it. Also, the bush, in principle, tolerates drafts or winds normally. But sometimes it is better to protect them from such external manifestations. So the crown will retain its decorative properties longer.

Any soil is also suitable, but it is best to plant thuja on fertile substrates that will be saturated with oxygen and perfectly accept additional mineral supplements.

In conditions, if suddenly the plant does not have enough moisture at all, the crown becomes loose, rare, which can lead to the fact that the bush, in principle, will lose its decorative features. And this, undoubtedly, has a very bad effect on the quality of the bush. But its purpose is precisely to demonstrate its external advantages and decorative properties.

Planting thuja

The site must be well dug before planting. Planting, in principle, does not present any kind of labor or difficulty, both for experienced gardeners and those who have not yet had experience in planting thujas. The main thing is to comply with several significant agrotechnical conditions. And then the plant will take root. It will be quite comfortable and easy for him to exist on the site in various compositions, or in a single landing.

The algorithm looks like this and includes several of the following conditions:

• the planting hole is dug on the basis that it should be two, and sometimes 2.5 times larger than the container in which the plant is currently growing. Thus, it is necessary to focus on the size of the root ball so that it fits completely into the dug hole and does not have to be reduced. Any manipulation of the root ball can result in the plant becoming ill and refusing to demonstrate normal growth and development. The tree will lose all its decorative qualities
• for about the next 14 days, it is necessary to regularly water the pit with warm, settled water
• the mixture with which the plant will be poured should consist of sand and peat in equal proportions
• the seedling is placed in the hole without damaging the root earthen coma. And then it is carefully sprinkled with potting soil.
• the seedling must be watered very well so that the water soaks the soil ball, and the roots are saturated with a sufficient amount of moisture.

Care

As for the agrotechnical features and rules, they are quite standard. The plant must be watered in a timely manner, fed, if necessary.

Also, the plant can be pruned periodically. Moreover, it can be both formative pruning and sanitary. To remove all dry or damaged branches.

The soil should be regularly loosened and also mulched. By winter, the plant must be well moistened. Since it is in the winter period that sometimes it needs a similar preparation in the form of adding water. Thanks to this, the crown will look very decorative and picturesque. And in fact, the plant itself will feel more comfortable and lively, and this is undoubtedly a huge plus.

Young bushes are necessary to water about once a week. In addition, in the first month after planting in open ground, the seedling must be thoroughly irrigated with water, also moistening the crown.

Tuya Vipcord: photo

It is recommended to do this either early in the morning or late in the evening. Otherwise, in direct sunlight, the crown may receive some dangerous burns, which will, of course, play a negative role in the general condition and development of the plant.

Older bushes need to be watered even less often. So, watering is regularly done once every ten days. But, again, the grower should be guided by the general condition of the plant. And also monitor the weather conditions. If there is excessive drought or heavy rainfall, all this also affects the irrigation schedule.So it is worth considering this important point.

Top dressing - it should be applied only when the bush has reached the age of three. But in the first three years after planting in open ground, you can, in principle, not think about the need to make additional fertilizing.

Further, the plant can be made with compositions with a high content of potassium and phosphorus. They are brought in twice a season - in spring and summer. It is at this time that the plant enters a period of active growth. And it is at this time that it needs to a greater extent that various dressings and fertilizers are introduced in the form of solutions or compositions.

For feeding, specially selected complexes are perfect, which are just intended for fertilizing coniferous crops. They dissolve perfectly in warm, settled water. And they must be brought into the area of ​​the trunk circle.

It is also recommended to apply fertilizer after the soil around the plant has been loosened. So the fertilizer will reach the root system faster, and it will quickly absorb all the necessary nutrients. Which, of course, is very important for a plant of this type.

Practice shows that absolutely all thuja of any type and variety tolerate well pruning... It is very good if in the spring the gardener carries out sanitary pruning of the thuja. It removes all dry or damaged branches that no longer have a chance to develop, since they have lost their capabilities and strength.

Due to the fact that thuja, in principle, grow rather slowly, the spherical crown rarely needs specialized formative pruning. But in general, the plant is friendly to the fact if the gardener suddenly wants to give it some kind of exotic and decorative look. She will perfectly tolerate this procedure, and then she will grow exactly in the form that the gardener himself gave her.

This is, of course, very convenient. And it makes the plant even more advantageous in planting and decorating plots.

This bush tolerates frost, but usually the temperature drops only to minus eight degrees. In this case, the bushes do not even need to be covered. They will not lose their decorative properties and will carry out their life activities as usual.

It is also worth focusing on the fact that, regardless of the climatic conditions in which this tree grows, a trunk circle is imperative. mulch... This will protect the root system, which is very close to the surface of the earth, from freezing.

You can mulch the ground with several materials. These are spruce branches, sawdust, large chips, and ordinary leaves. Sawdust can be moved with peat. The result is an excellent mulching and nutritious composition that will be very useful for the plant and soil.

Harbor bush at the moment when the temperature begins to drop rapidly. But the shelter is removed when the weather begins to stabilize, spring warmth sets in, the soil begins to gradually warm up.

If the gardener understands that there is a risk of recurrent frosts and that night frosts are not safe for the plant, then he can also cover the thuja every evening to protect it from freezing. These simple manipulations really keep the plant healthy, and even life. And this is very important, especially for such decorative bushes.

Pests and diseases that thuja Vipcord suffers from

Diseases - they should also be discussed. After all, it's not a secret for anyone that a disease that can be very dangerous for thuja is late blight... It is a fungal infection that can invade the plant system. Which leads to his slow but inevitable death.

The disease is not at all easy to cure. Indeed, sometimes the bushes do not respond to treatment. Therefore, the only way out is to dig up the bush and burn it, and disinfect the soil at its planting site. This procedure is sometimes repeated several times in order to accurately get rid of the fungus.

To prevent the disease, it is necessary to carefully loosen the soil in which the thuja will grow and to mulch it. We have listed the products that can be used as mulch a little higher.

Thuja can also get sick with a disease such as rust. At the same time, it loses its decorative properties. Since both the shoots and the needles themselves acquire a brown color and do not look attractive. The plaque can be manually cleaned off by yourself. Or, the affected areas can be removed, and the plant is treated with special substances - fungicides.

Fungicides can be purchased at any store. They come in various types. And the gardener can choose those fungicides that are most suitable for him for processing coniferous crops.

Insects can also infect thuja. In order to get rid of entire colonies, you can use a generic drug called Karbofos. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to such a pest as Chafer... Since it is he who does not mind eating thuja and its needles. And the larvae of the May beetle are very predisposed to eating the succulent roots of the thuja.

In order to get rid of the pest, it is necessary to process the plant and the root circle with Bordeaux liquid.

Conclusion

In general, a folded thuja called Vipcord is a great option for single plantings in plots, or for planting thuja directly along with many other annuals or perennials.

It is a great choice for those gardeners or landscape designers looking to spice up their property. Make a few bright and atypical accents on a personal plot, on alpine slides, rockeries. You can also buy thuja in order to decorate an apartment with it. After all, thuja, in principle, are completely unpretentious and not demanding on the landing site and care measures.

It is enough to look after her carefully. Give her regular watering. Good care in terms of feeding a couple of times per season. You can also cut the thuja to improve its appearance and give it the shape that the gardener himself wants to create.

In principle, a plant can grow in different regions and under different conditions. It grows normally in areas where the climate is not at all stable, heavy precipitation or temperature changes can be observed. For this, the plant can be covered and protected. Then the bush will turn out to be as decorative and attractive as before.