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Deren Shpeta is a beautiful and unpretentious shrub that is widely used in landscaping. It easily takes root in a new place and feels good in the European part of Russia and the Far East.
Description of the white Shpet tree
Shpeta (Spaethii) is a decorative variety of white wood. A medium-sized shrub, the height of its shoots reaches 2 m. The leaves are large, light green in color, with a wide yellow border at the edges. With the arrival of autumn, their color changes to purple, but the color of the border remains the same.
Young shoots of the Shpet tree are red-brown in color and stand out well against the background of white snowdrifts. Thanks to them, the plant does not lose its decorative effect in winter.
The shrub blooms from early spring to mid-summer. The flowers are small, white, and in their place bluish berries are formed. The turf ripens in mid-September.
In general, the shrub is unpretentious, frost-resistant, and quickly recovers after frost. In addition, Shpet's derain tolerates drought and high summer temperatures well. Blooms and fruits profusely even in partial shade.
White Shpet's dogwood in landscape design
Shpet's deren is undemanding to soils and is widely used in garden design and for landscaping urban landscapes. In the photo you can see a combination of shrubs with large trees and flowers.
White turf grows well in shade and sunny areas, so it can be planted next to evergreens.
As you can see in the photo, Shpet's white derain looks effective in single plantings and in a group with other plants. With its help you can create a beautiful hedge. The plant is not afraid of pruning and easily tolerates it.
Planting and caring for Shpet's tree
Planting Shpet tree does not require any special skills. The plant develops well on loose, rocky, clay or heavy soil. The only thing to consider is the acidity of the soil. It is better if the soil has a neutral reaction.
Landing dates
White turf can be planted in early spring or late autumn. Work is planned before the start of sap flow or after leaf fall. Experienced gardeners prefer autumn planting, and there are a number of reasons for this:
- the bush does not require additional care;
- root formation occurs easily;
- the survival rate of planting material is higher;
- In spring the plant begins to grow rapidly.
If planting is planned in the spring, then the earthen ball should be preserved as much as possible. Thus, the stress from the transplant is less noticeable. The plant adapts quickly.
Rules for planting Shpet tree
The unpretentious Shpet's turf grows well near fences, in the shade of trees and buildings, but the variegated color of the leaves in this case fades. To preserve all the decorative qualities of the shrub, it is better to give it the brightest place in the garden.
For planting, seedlings younger than 4 years old are used.Their survival rate is almost 100%, the shoots tolerate pruning well and produce a lot of green shoots. To make the derain easier to transplant, it should be placed in a bucket of water a few hours before. The root system will be saturated with the necessary moisture.
The size of the hole for planting Shpet's tree should be ¼ larger than the root system. If the soil in the area is swampy, then be sure to lay drainage; broken brick, crushed stone, pebbles or other material will do. When the soil is dry and the groundwater level is deep, sand is sufficient for drainage.
The seedling is placed in a prepared hole so that the root collar is level with the soil. The voids are filled with soil mixed with humus or compost. After planting, the soil is compacted and watered abundantly. To maintain soil moisture, the tree trunk circle is mulched with organic matter.
Watering and fertilizing
Further care of the Shpet tree comes down to proper watering and fertilizing, loosening the soil.
Young shrubs and newly planted plants need abundant watering. The soil under them is moistened several times a week. An adult perennial is rarely watered. It is enough to moisten the soil only in extreme heat. The interval between waterings is 1-2 weeks, while the water norm per plant is at least 20 liters.
Feeding of Shpet tree is done if necessary. If the plant is grown in fertile soil, then no additional fertilizer is needed. To ensure that the leaves retain their decorative appearance, complex mineral fertilizers are applied to each bush in the spring. In the fall they feed with organic matter.
Trimming
During the first 3 years, the turf grows randomly, after which annual pruning begins, otherwise the lower part of the plant is exposed. To make the bushes look compact, only strong branches are left, shoots and weak shoots are cut out.
If the derain is grown as a hedge, then pruning is done 2 times a season. In July, the crown is thinned out, and in August the plant is radically cleaned.
Bushes need to be rejuvenated every few years. Shpet's derain is cut completely, to a height of 20 cm from the soil level. This procedure stimulates the formation of new green shoots.
In landscape design, you can observe the bizarre shapes of a bush in the form of a column, arch or ball. In addition, derain looks good as a standard plant.
Preparing for winter
Deren Shpeta is a frost-resistant plant, so it does not require special preparations for winter. However, this only applies to mature bushes. Young and recently planted seedlings must be covered.
The root zone is hilled up and insulated with dry leaves. The shoots are covered with non-woven material. In winter, add additional snow under the bushes and compact them well.
Reproduction
Self-propagated white derain in several ways:
- cuttings;
- withdrawal method;
- seeds.
Cultivation of shrubs is possible throughout the entire growing season.
It is better to do cuttings in early spring or autumn, when there is enough natural moisture in the soil. Annual shoots are cut out so that each one has 7-9 buds. The lower cut is treated in a solution of a growth stimulator. The prepared cuttings are planted in a greenhouse or container. Further care of the cuttings comes down to regular watering and fertilizing.With spring cuttings, by autumn you can get strong young seedlings of Shpet tree.
Derain is propagated by seeds in the fall. Immediately after harvesting, they are dried and planted in open ground in early October. Their germination rate is almost 100%, provided that the bush is not sick. Shoots will appear in early spring. Shpet's white turf grows slowly from seeds, so seedlings are not transferred to a permanent location so quickly.
If you grow a bush with a natural spreading shape, you can easily obtain planting material using the layering method. For this:
- In the spring, a mature shoot is selected, tilted to the ground, slightly broken, pinned and covered with soil.
- During the summer, the shoot is watered abundantly; by autumn it will have formed its own root system. However, it is too early to separate the sprout from the mother bush.
- It is moved to a permanent place next spring.
Diseases and pests
Adult derain bushes rarely get sick or are affected by pests because they have good immunity. But young plants are susceptible to powdery mildew and are affected by aphids and scale insects. As a preventive measure, turf is treated with a solution of copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture. Any complex acaricides are used against pests.
Treatments are done in early spring, even before the buds swell and flower. If necessary, repeat at intervals of 2-3 weeks.
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Conclusion
Deren Shpeta is suitable for landscaping, it is not afraid of gas pollution and is undemanding to care. In order for the plant to please with its appearance for a long time, it is enough to water it occasionally, feed it and, if necessary, prune it.
