How to cultivate white pine
Answering netizens' questions on how to cultivate white pine and related gardening experience on the planting and management methods of white pine, the following is a detailed explanation by the editor.
White pine, also known as white bone pine, white fruit pine, and three-needle pine, is an evergreen tree of the Pinaceae family, Pinus genus. It has an elegant posture, is lush and upright, and is highly ornamental. It is also resistant to sulfur dioxide and soot pollution, and has certain abilities to resist hydrogen peroxide and chlorine gas, making it highly favored in landscape construction and widely used. Here, the editor will discuss the planting and maintenance points of white pine, hoping to provide some help.
I. Detailed planting
1. Standardized land preparation Due to the influence of human trampling and vehicle compression, the soil in the planting area generally has poor permeability, and the soil layer lacks humus and nutrients. Based on this, it is necessary to do a good job of land preparation before planting to create ideal soil conditions for seedling growth, otherwise even if the seedlings survive, they often grow poorly. The following work should be done: strictly follow the technical procedures for land preparation methods and specifications; separate the raw soil and mature soil, and remove stones, tiles, grass roots, and other debris; if the soil quality is poor, measures such as mixing sand or completely replacing the soil should be taken.
2. Protect seedlings and plant at the right time Care should be taken during the handling, distribution, and planting of seedlings to prevent the soil ball from becoming loose, and measures should be taken to prevent the side branches from breaking and the central stem from being damaged. At the same time, multiple measures (such as storing in a shady place, using shade nets, and applying transpiration inhibitors) should be taken to reduce the loss of water in the seedlings. Finally, the principle of timely planting should be adhered to. If planting is done in an unsuitable season, the diameter of the soil ball should be increased, the seedlings should be protected, and the frequency of watering after planting should be increased.
3. Careful planting and management During the planting process, ensure that the seedlings are upright and stable, fill the soil, make a tree basin, water sufficiently and promptly, and provide stakes for larger seedlings. After that, water should be applied twice more. If the planting time is in autumn, after watering the frost protection water, a soil pile 30 cm high should be made at the base of the seedling to prevent wind, preserve moisture, and protect the roots. Finally, seedlings of the same specifications should be planted promptly to make up for any missing ones.
II. Maintenance management
1. Tillage and weeding To improve soil aeration, reduce the consumption of water and nutrients, reduce disease sources, and ensure the cleanliness and beauty of green spaces, tillage and weeding should be carried out two to three times a year. For grass under trees, it should be dealt with according to local conditions, and some may not need to be removed. In summer, tillage can be combined with weeding.
2. Reasonable fertilization To enhance tree vigor, improve resistance, and ornamental value, top dressing should be applied once or twice a year during the growing season. Top dressing can be combined with rainfall, otherwise, water should be irrigated promptly after fertilization to enhance fertilizer efficiency.
3. Water control In the growing season, mainly focus on drought-resistant irrigation; at the same time, since white pine is not tolerant to waterlogging, attention should be paid to the timely disposal of accumulated water in low-lying areas after heavy or continuous rainfall.
4. Shaping and pruning White pine is not suitable for pruning and shaping, so natural shaping and pruning are often used, that is, according to its natural growth characteristics, only auxiliary adjustments and promotion of the shape of the tree canopy are made, and dense, drooping, injured, decayed, and weak branches are pruned to ensure good ventilation and light conditions within the canopy.
5. Disease and pest control White pine is a resistant tree species and generally has few diseases and pests. However, soil and fertilizer management should be strengthened, and reasonable pruning should be done to enhance tree vigor and improve resistance.
6. Other aspects Prevent damage to the tree body by humans, animals, machinery, and vehicles; promptly support and straighten trees that have been knocked over by vehicles; spray water to remove dust; after heavy snow, promptly straighten branches pressed by snow, shake off the snow or take other effective measures to prevent snow damage; after heavy wind and rain, promptly straighten crooked seedlings, add some soil at the base of the seedling trunk, and prune broken branches due to wind.
The above information on how to cultivate white pine and related experience on the planting and management methods of white pine is hoped to provide you with some help after reading this article!