Blue Christmas tree is a variety that has wonderful silver-blue needles, which gives elegance to the garden. This decorative tree is suitable for landscaping both large and small areas. Compact and symmetrical crown, resistance to weather changes make it an unpretentious option for various conditions.
Advantages of the Blue tree:
Expressive blue color of needles;
Stable symmetrical crown;
High decorativeness throughout the year;
Resistance to various weather conditions;
Endurance in an urban environment;
Does not require frequent maintenance;
Tolerates the sun well;
Attractive appearance for landscape design;
Suitable for single and group landings;
Resistance to diseases.
Blue Christmas tree selection
This Christmas tree is native to North America and is popular for its decorative blue-green color. At the end of the 19th century, it attracted attention in Europe and America, where it began to be propagated and grown for gardening and landscape design.
Basic information about the Blue Christmas tree variety
The main feature of the Blue Christmas tree: the bright silver-blue color of the needles, which persists regardless of the season.
The height of an adult Blue Christmas tree: at the age of 10, it reaches 3 m.
Place of planting Blue Christmas tree seedlings: it grows best in sunny areas, with well-drained, fertile soil..
Blue Christmas tree seedlings planting scheme: 3x3 m, 4x4 m.
The size of the planting hole for seedlings of the Blue Christmas tree: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 60x60x60 cm.
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The rate of growth of the Blue Christmas tree: the increase in height is about 25-35 cm per year, in width - 15-25 cm.
The shape of the crown of the Blue Christmas tree: the dense, conical shape of the crown with symmetrical branches gives the tree an aesthetic appeal.
Christmas tree needles Blue: short, prickly, silver-blue shade; young growths are lighter, create a contrasting effect.
Attitude to the light of the Blue Christmas tree: needs sufficient lighting for the rich color of the needles; the color may fade in shaded areas.
Frost resistance of the Blue Christmas tree: withstands severe frosts, adapted to a harsh climate.
Drought resistance Blue Christmas tree: average drought resistance; regular moisturizing is recommended during the dry season.
Immunity to diseases Blue Christmas tree: resistant to major diseases, which ensures reliability and ease of care.
Recommendations for planting Blue Christmas tree seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny or slightly shaded location, protected from strong winds, so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 60x60x60 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Install the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to buy Blue Christmas tree seedlings in the "Garden Paradise" online store
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the Blue Christmas tree variety at a low price by placing an order on the website or by calling by phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Process
packaging: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.