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Thuja golden globe: description
Thuja can be grown in any climate. They tolerate both single and mixed plantings well. They can serve as part of complex garden compositions.
Description of thuja variety “Golden Globe”
The Golden Globe variety belongs to the western variety of thuja. Its main difference is the unique color of the needles. It is painted in a golden green tone. During the growing season, its lower part has a rich green tint, and the upper part is bright golden. With the onset of cold weather, the golden color becomes deeper, darker and more saturated. The top of the plant takes on a copper tone. In the spring, it returns to its original color.
Thuja “Golden Globe” has golden-green needles
Thuja “Golden Globe” is a dwarf evergreen shrub. Its crown is spherical. The plant is characterized by slow growth. Its growth does not exceed 10 cm per year. The diameter of an adult shrub is about 1 m. Slow growth reduces the need for molding pruning. Even with minimal care, the thuja retains the uniform shape of the ball.
The plant needs sunlight to maintain its bright golden hue. In the shade, his crown turns dark green
The small size allows you to grow ephedra for decorating small areas. It can also be planted on balconies, terraces and in home containers.
Growing a thuja plant “Golden Glob”
It is not difficult to grow golden thuja. They tolerate transplantation well. They take root in any soil, even with low fertility. The advantages of the variety are:
- frost resistance – adult plants tolerate frost well. Young specimens must be covered for the winter;
- drought resistance – the plant tolerates prolonged heat;
- flexible branches – the needles of the bush are soft and pliable, so that they are not damaged by the wind;
- good tolerance of pruning – thuja can be given a variety of shapes. To make the crown more dense and dense, you can shorten the branches by 1/3.
The most dangerous pest for the ephedra is the May beetle. The insect lays the larvae near the root system. They devour the root, destroying it. To get rid of pests, the root collar is treated with a product containing imidacloprid. Thuja is not susceptible to attacks by most pests. It is resistant to fungal diseases. To maintain the health of the plant, it is enough to avoid stagnant moisture in the soil.
The aesthetic characteristics of golden thuja make it possible to use it in landscape design. The variety is resistant to climate change and does not require much attention when grown.