Crimean pine: growing, photo
Crimean pine is another name for Pallas Pine. It is an evergreen tree that grows in the Crimea and the Caucasus. This luxurious tree can be grown on site if you know some secrets.
The height of this type of pine varies from 15 to 20 meters. A young tree has a dense, ovoid crown. In an old tree, the branches grow horizontally and the crown is shaped like an umbrella. In the lower part of the trunk, the bark is dark gray, closer to black, in the upper part it is reddish.
Crimean pine has long densely growing needles
Pine needles are long – 18 cm, their color is dark green, needles grow tightly, create a good shade. The tree grows slowly, is not afraid of drought and loves light. It feels equally good in a coniferous forest and in an urban environment. Within the city limits, it helps to discourage gusty winds.
It is important that the planting site has suitable soil. Pines are most fond of stony, limestone and sandy soil. But garden soil is not suitable for them, as it contains too much organic matter. Please note that if there is too much sand in the soil, it is better to add clay.
For planting, choose a seedling younger than 5 years old. Such young seedlings take root best. Plant the tree in late April or late August. If you planted a tree late in the fall, be sure to cover it for the winter and remove it only in mid-April. In other cases, it is not necessary to cover the seedling, since it manages to take root well before frost. The pine planting scheme is as follows:
- Dig a hole 0,8-1 m deep. The depth of the hole should correspond to the size of the seedling so that its root collar is at ground level. The distance between the pines is at least 1,5 m.
- If the soil at the planting site is heavy, make a drainage layer 20 cm thick.
- Pour 200-300 g of lime into the pit. Also add some nitroammophoska or humus.
- Remove the seedling from the pot, set it in the hole, and quickly dig in with turf soil mixed with sand or clay. Remember that its root dies in the open air in 15 minutes.
Starting from the second year of life, the young tree needs to be fed. In the spring, apply any complex fertilizer, and at the end of summer or at the beginning of autumn – a phosphorus-potassium dressing. Do not remove fallen needles from under the tree. They create a dense bedding that maintains moisture at the desired level.
In the photo of the Crimean pine, you can see how majestic evergreen tree is. It will be a decoration for city parks and squares, as well as for spacious garden areas.