Tuya Aurea Nana oriental - description of the variety

This plant is considered to be rather moody. However, with strict adherence to the care recommendations, thuja Aurea Nana will take root well on the site, delighting the owners with an original and elegant look. The article describes in detail the rules of care that allow you to grow a healthy and beautiful plant.

General description of Tui Aurea Nana

Thuu Aurea Nana was originally grown in northwestern China. Now it is planted in landscaping almost all over the world.

This plant is known for its slow growth and longevity. In one year, it can grow no more than 5 cm. The lifespan reaches a thousand years.

Adult plant

Species features

In the appearance of thuja Aurea Nana, the following features are noted:

• the dense crown of this shrub has an oblong shape. Its diameter does not exceed 70 cm;
• branches, widely branched, have a golden hue. During the winter period, they change color to bronze;
• young shoots begin to grow in two rows. In the fourth year of life, the crown acquires a rounded shape;
• in most cases, the height of the shrub does not exceed one and a half meters. However, sometimes there are specimens reaching 2.5-3 m.

There are two varieties: thuja western Aurea Nana and thuja eastern Aurea Nana. The difference between them is insignificant in appearance.

Combination with other plants

Tuya Nana is widely used for landscaping gardens or summer cottages. With its help, they create compositions on alpine hills, in flower beds or rocky gardens.

One of the popular uses in landscaping is to create a hedge. Thuja goes well with annual bright red or blue flowers.

This plant looks beautiful when it is among low coniferous crops.

Here are several types that go well with the thuja Aureya Nana:

• rhododendron;
• hydrangea;
• magnolia;
• white roses;
• heather;
• barberry Thunberg.

This list can be supplemented with a number of other plants.

Fruit

How to properly care for thuja Aurea Nana

To get a beautiful and healthy ornamental plant, it is necessary to become familiar with the description of the rules of care. If they are violated, the plant will not be able to fully develop, which will certainly affect its appearance.

Thuja planting rules

A good time when it is recommended to plant thuja Aurea Nana in open ground is early May - early September. This is because a seedling planted since spring has a better chance of resisting winter frosts.

To ensure the full development of thuja, you need to prepare a special soil composition for the seedlings. To do this, you can use a mixture of two parts of sod or leafy soil and take one part of peat and sand. When the hole is prepared, you need to pour the resulting soil mixture into it.

It is recommended to calculate the size of the pit in such a way that the root system of the seedling can fit freely there and there is still a little space left. To do this, it is usually sufficient to provide a depth and width of 60-80 cm. It is also necessary to make a drainage layer at the bottom. If the groundwater on the site is too close to the surface, its thickness should be at least 15 cm.

Thuja Aurea Nana requires feeding during the spring and autumn periods. In April or May, you need to add nitroammofosk to the ground at the rate of 30 g per 1 m².

In September, you need to feed the plant with potash fertilizers.

Tree next to the house

Light and humidity requirements

For growing thuja Aurea Nana, you should choose a place with good lighting. However, it must be borne in mind that too intense sunlight can harm the plant. Therefore, areas with little shading are best suited for this.

When watering, the following rules must be observed:

• at first it is required to do this twice a week;
• after a couple of months, you can switch to another regime and water once a week;
• with the onset of especially hot days, the plant's need for moisture increases sharply, so it is worth increasing the frequency of watering;
• an important sign that a shrub needs moisture is a dry outer layer of soil.

During the first year of life, seedlings most require regular watering.

It is recommended not only to water the ground, but also to spray the needles from a spray bottle.

Mulching with wood chips or pieces of bark will keep the soil moist for longer.

Preparing for winter

Thuya Aurea Nana can easily endure winter cold. However, young plants need special means to survive the frost. In addition, it must be borne in mind that not only winter cold weather is dangerous, but also the direct rays of the spring sun.

So that young plants can better endure the cold season, it is recommended to cover them with spruce branches or agrofibre.

Pruning and shaping the crown

Pruning is done in the spring. At the same time, old, diseased or dried branches are removed. There is no need to engage in the formation of the crown due to the fact that it takes on its appearance in a natural way.

Needles

How thuja Aurea Nana reproduces

To propagate a shrub, cuttings, seeds, or dividing the bush are used. Each of these options will be discussed in more detail below. These methods are suitable for both the eastern thuja Aurea Nana and the western one.

Growing from seeds

They are harvested in the fall. The seeds must be stratified. To do this, they are kept during the winter in the refrigerator or under the snow outside. In the spring they are planted in open ground. It is important that this place is not in direct sunlight. If necessary, protective shields are installed over the landing site, giving shade.

To plant the seeds, shallow grooves are made. The seed spread on the ground is sprinkled with sawdust obtained from conifers.

The soil should be loose and slightly damp. When the first shoots appear, it is necessary to mulch with peat. Every two weeks it is recommended to feed them with a solution of mineral fertilizers.

The sprouts will develop very slowly, in the first year their height will reach 7-8 cm.

To endure the first winter, they need to be covered with spruce branches, and then with a film.

Young plant

Propagation by cuttings

To use this method, you need to break off lignified shoots no more than 20 cm long in June. Their age should be 2-3 years.

It is important that the heel is present at the separated branch. The place where the branch was broken off must be lubricated with a solution of heteroauxin.

For germination, a prepared soil mixture is used, consisting of sand, peat, turf, taken in equal parts. This composition is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to carry out disinfection.The stalk is planted so that the heel is at a depth of 2-3 cm.

To ensure high humidity, the cutting is cut with plastic wrap. Sprout watering is carried out by spraying. At the same time, it is worthwhile to air the plant daily, but this can be done only after the cuttings have taken root. The airing time is gradually increased. This is done to harden the plants.

So that the sprouts can survive the winter without loss, they need to be covered with spruce branches. For insulation, you can sprinkle with dry leaves or sawdust. If the frosts are stronger than -5 ° C, then it is necessary to additionally cover the Aurea Nana with a film.

Dividing the bush

Tuya Aurea Nana can have several trunks. In this case, the division of the bush is possible. To do this, using a sharp knife, you need to separate the roots so that one of the trunks has its own. There is no need to dig up the plant for this. Separation can be carried out by breaking part of the root system in the ground. In this case, it is necessary to use a disinfected instrument. The places where the roots were cut are smeared with crushed coal.

The division is usually carried out during the spring. The separated part is transferred to a new location. So that it grows well, it is sprayed with a growth stimulant before planting, and then they provide high-quality watering.

Shelter for the winter

Possible diseases of thuja Aurea Nana

The most dangerous pests for the western Nana and eastern thuja are aphids and a false shield. To combat them, you can use drugs karbofos, actellik or similar.

In the process of growth, thuja Aurea Nana may experience various problems:

• sometimes the needles at the top may turn yellow. The most likely reason is overfeeding;
• sometimes problems arise when growing in a certain soil. If it is clayey, the plant will lack moisture, and if from pure sand, then water will seep down through it too quickly;
• if the shoots turn white, the most likely cause is a lack of iron in the soil.

If you provide quality care for this plant, then you can grow a beautiful coniferous plant in your garden. The main thing is to water and cover in a timely manner for the winter.