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Pine belongs to the coniferous trees of the Pine family (Pinaceae), characterized by a variety of forms and characteristics. Replanting a tree is not always easy. In order to correctly plant a pine tree from the forest to the site, certain rules must be followed. They are due to the biological characteristics and nuances of pine development. Negligence or failure to comply with certain points leads to the death of the seedling. To prevent this from happening, you should strictly adhere to the timing and algorithm of planting, competently dig out the conifer, transport it to the site, and take care of it.
Features of planting pine from the forest on the site
Transplanting a plant from a forest leads to a change in the conditions for its development. Therefore, excessive stress often leads to the death of small pines. In order for the event to go as well as possible, you should adhere to certain rules before digging:
- Observe the orientation of the coniferous tree to the cardinal points. Gardeners mark the branches facing north in order to place the tree on the site in the same way. Those who do not know how to distinguish the direction by forest signs should take a compass with them. For forest pines, it is important to preserve the conditions in which they grew in the forest as much as possible.
- The main attention is paid to the preservation and viability of the pine root. To do this, there are special techniques that extend the time before landing. Before bringing the seedling home, you need to determine the landing site in advance. This will significantly reduce the period of the pine root system from the forest without soil. Then properly dig and transport the tree.
- Landing should be carried out during a period of not too active sap flow.
By following these not too complicated rules, you can significantly increase the survival rate of the beauty you like from the forest.
When is the best time to transplant a tree from the forest
The optimal time is early spring before the onset of vigorous sap flow. For a certain region, a month is chosen in which sufficiently warm weather is established. However, the soil should still be well moist. For example, end of March, beginning of April or beginning of May. The deadline depends on weather conditions.
If you decide to plant a pine from the forest in the fall, then it is best to do this in late August, mid-September or October.
If the choice of pine occurred in the summer, then at this time it is not recommended to dig up a tree. We need to mark a place and return for a pine tree in the fall.
It is necessary to observe the terms of planting the forest conifer exactly. Late autumn planting will lead to the death of the tree due to the fact that the roots do not have time to take root before the onset of frost. If you are late with the spring limits, then the root that has not taken root during the active growth of the pine will not cope.
How to plant a pine tree from the forest on the site
In order for the planting to be successful, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the pines and the transplant rules. It is important to pre-prepare a place for pine brought from the forest. This is necessary so that the seedling immediately gets into the ground, and its root system is in the air for as little time as possible. The preparatory period includes:
- choice of location;
- soil preparation;
- pit preparation;
- digging a seedling;
- transport to the landing site.
Then it is already possible to directly start planting a pine dug out in the forest on your site.
How to properly dig a seedling
Going to the forest for a pine seedling, you need to take cloth, water, and a compass with you. Some gardeners prefer to make a pottery mash at home to dip the roots.
Therefore, the main task is to carefully cover the roots from its access.
The optimal age of a seedling for digging is no more than 3-4 years.
It is best to focus on the height of the tree and remember that the length of the root is equal to the height of the stem. The less it is damaged, the better the seedling will take root. For this reason, gardeners choose the smallest pines.
The seedling is dug out together with an earthen clod. In this case, you need to look so that the diameter of the coma is not less than the span of the lower branches. If it was not possible to dig up a pine with a lump or it fell apart during transportation, it is necessary to wrap the roots with a cloth and keep them moist. Before planting, dip the roots in the Kornevin solution.
Preparing a new landing site
Choosing a place for a pine tree transported from a forest should take into account the following factors:
- The tree strongly draws moisture from the soil. Therefore, nothing grows under it. Gradually, a litter of needles forms around the trunk, which should not be removed. It serves as a good fertilizer. If you plant a tree in the middle of the site, then a large area around it will not be possible to use in the design.
- Tall pine attracts lightning. To secure a residential building, you need to place the forest guest away. Also, overgrown roots can destroy the foundation of the structure.
- The minimum distance from the house, transmission lines or communications must be at least 5 m.
A place for a pine tree is chosen sunny or with a slight penumbra. The tree will not grow in shaded areas.
The main preparation of the land is to achieve the desired degree of looseness. If there is sandy loam or sand on the site, this is the ideal soil for pine. Other types will have to carry out preparatory work.
Pits are prepared 1,5 times larger than the landing ball.
If groundwater is close to the surface or a place is chosen in a lowland, a drainage layer must be made. To do this, a layer is laid at the bottom of the pit – sand + stones + fertile soil. The drainage thickness is at least 20 cm.
When planting several trees between the pits, leave at least 4 m, undersized pine can be placed at a distance of 2 m.
Rules of landing
After preparing the site and digging the pine from the forest, it’s time to start planting.
Planting pine from the forest in early spring consists of several stages. The process is quite simple for those gardeners who have already planted trees:
- Lay a drainage layer at the bottom of the landing pit.
- Pour a layer of humus or compost (0,5 kg) on top, be sure to cover it with fertile soil (up to 10 cm).
- Pour out half a bucket of water.
- Put a pine seedling from the forest, cover it with earth. Place the surface roots at the same level as they were in the forest soil. Deepening is not allowed. If the depth is large, you can increase the drainage layer.
- Add earth, tamp, mulch with litter, needles, any natural material.
Be sure to shade the pine until the moment when it takes root. A little visual material from the gardener:
Care after landing
A few days after planting, pine from the forest must be abundantly moistened. Then the seedling will be enough 1-2 times a week. At the same time, it is important that there is a drainage layer in the pit, otherwise the tree will die from rotting roots. Another nuance – it is important to take into account the weather conditions. In a dry month, a small pine tree will have to increase the amount of watering, and when it rains, on the contrary, reduce it. Autumn watering is very important, which saves the roots from freezing. The main thing is that it must be stopped 2 weeks before the onset of frost.
Top dressing. Small pine trees from the forest need to be fed 2 times a year (spring and autumn) with complex mineral fertilizers, combined with watering. Special fertilizers for conifers are also suitable. After 3-4 years, the pine can take nutrients from the litter, which is formed from the falling needles. The first top dressing is needed in the spring, the second at the end of summer.
Pruning. Only sanitary pruning is needed. If the owner wants to shorten the pine, then the growth is pinched by 1/3 of the length.
The first pruning is done in the spring.
Preparing for winter. An adult pine from the forest, which has taken root on the site, does not need shelter. Young trees up to 4 years old are covered with spruce branches, burlap, spandex. It is not necessary to remove the shelter too early, so that the spring sun does not burn the needles.
Conclusion
Knowing the optimal timing and features of the tree, it will not be difficult to plant a pine from the forest on the site. In order for the tree to take root, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommendations. Pine lives for a long time, it will delight the owners of the site with lush needles for many years.