This type of thuja is a dwarf variety of the eastern thuja, or, as it is also called, the eastern platypus.
Despite the fact that thuja Aureya Nana is supplanted by thuja western, which is less light-loving and more shade-resistant, however, it can become an adornment of any landscape landscape, if placed in illuminated areas. It can grow successfully in shaded areas, but the crown may not be fully formed at the same time. Thuja orientalis is widely popular when decorating rocky gardens, as well as for the formation of windproof hedges. By trimming the plantings, you can form green sculptures.
Thuja orientalis belongs to durable and evergreen plants. It is also called the “tree of life” because of its great durability. It is widespread in many provinces of China and is considered one of the main symbols of Beijing. And nevertheless, it can be found in the Far East of Russia. In China, it was widely cultivated, which led to its widespread distribution throughout the world. It can be found on mountain slopes and rocks at almost 3 kilometers above sea level. Thuja orientalis perfectly tolerates drought and is able to grow on any soil. Poor soils are suitable for her, she can survive on rocky and sandy areas.
The average height of trees can reach 20 meters, and specimens with a height of 35 meters are also known. At the same time, the crown diameter reaches 14 meters, and the trunk thickness can be 1 m or more in diameter. At the same time, it has a superficial root system, and the trunk can be either one or divided at the base into several trunks of a smaller diameter. The branches are fan-shaped and directed almost perpendicularly upward. At the same time, they tightly nestle against each other, ultimately forming a cone-shaped crown. Young trees have the correct egg-visible-pyramidal shape, in contrast to the mature tree, the crown of which is rounded and becomes less regular.
Thuja orientalis has green, fleshy fruits with characteristic hooked outgrowths.
Thuja eastern Pyramidalis Aurea
Features. Thuja Pyramidalis is more of a multi-stemmed plant and grows bushy. This tree has pure, scaly needles of golden yellow color. This color persists even in winter. Pyramidalis Aurea can withstand frosts down to -25 degrees. The seeds are similar in size and shape to a grain of wheat. Its fruits open when ripe, which allows free access to seeds, which is what insects and birds use.
The advantage of the oriental thuja is that it is a slow-growing plant and, therefore, it is ideal for any site. In the process of growth, it practically does not block the light of any plants and you do not need to think about pruning or shortening it.
Diseases of the eastern thuja. Thuja orientalis is very resistant to pests and diseases. In some cases, aphids can be found on it. This resistance to disease and pests determines its widespread appeal to hobby gardeners.
For planting it, it is advisable to purchase seedlings with a ready-made and closed root system.In this case, it can be planted in the ground throughout the summer period, from the beginning of spring to the end of summer. A plant with an open root system is planted in the ground in early spring. For planting them, special soil preparation is not required, and ordinary soil is the best environment for it. After planting for two months, it needs to be watered every ten days. After the trees have taken root, they do not need irrigation, which cannot be said about the thuja of the eastern Aurea Nana.
Views. Thuja orientalis has more than 60 species, which differ in size, type of crown, color of crown and leaves, structure of branches and other attributes. In this case, thuja varieties are divided into 5 groups:
- with needle-shaped leaves
- with needle-shaped and scaly leaves
- with normal green leaves
- with yellow leaves
Some of the thuja varieties can be safely grown indoors. Almost all types of thuja are highly volatile. To clean a medium-sized room, it is enough to grow one specimen. Its additional popular names are largely associated with its amazing medicinal properties.
Care and feeding
Thuja care consists in warming it for the winter. Frosts above -30 degrees can be very destructive. In the heat, spraying the crown will not hurt her. It is advisable to carry out constant weeding and mulching of the trunk circle. It must be below ground level for a reliable catchment. It is into this funnel that water is poured. Depending on the temperature and dampness of the air, its amount can fluctuate between 10-30 liters. In spring and autumn, natural compost is poured into the trunk circle. In early spring, dry and damaged shoots are removed.
Since spring, they have been feeding the plants, but, in no case, not for the winter. Nitrogen fertilizers are evenly scattered into the trunk circle, phosphorus fertilizers in the summer, and potash fertilizers in the fall. In the summer, nitroammofoska is introduced at the rate of 3 g per 1 kg of conditional nutrient material. Thuja has a strong and, at the same time, light wood, which is suitable for the manufacture of furniture, various decorative crafts, but not suitable for decorative finishing of buildings and premises.
