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Triacum maiden grape is one of the rare species of wild grapes. Gardeners note low demands, winter hardiness and high decorativeness. Thanks to its beautiful green shoots, the plant is used in landscape design.
History of cultivation
Mentions of the maiden tripoint grape were found several centuries ago. The surviving data indicate that the culture was first described in 1862. It grows both in wild and urban environments.
Description of the girlish triogranate grape
The species is an ivy-shaped liana, which does not twist like other vines, but clings to various structures. These could be trees, houses, stumps, bushes or fences. More often you can observe how girlish tripoint grapes (parthenocissus) grow over the surface of the walls. It attaches only once in a lifetime, so if it is detached, the species will not be able to adapt to another location.
In summer the plant produces berries. This does not require pollination.The leaf blade resembles three points, which is why the culture is called tripointed. The outer side of the foliage is glossy. With the arrival of cold weather, the color becomes darker. Some bushes turn red in the fall.
The weight of one fruit of triacid maiden grapes is from 6 to 8 g
Triacum maiden grape is a fast-growing variety. In comfortable conditions, its length reaches more than 22 m. The crop gains this volume in just 5-6 years.
Despite this, the flowering of grapes can be called poor. In summer, small buds of light gray or yellow color are formed. The berries are blue and should not be eaten. The plant is cultivated exclusively for decorative purposes. However, the main decoration of this miracle is neither berries nor flowers.
Designers highly value the green foliage of the girlish triacid grape. It is densely located along the vine, so it can serve as a natural carpet. For example, arched structures are decorated with views, and gazebos cover gaps in the fence.
Winter hardiness of triacid grapes
One of the advantages of triacid maiden grapes is their high winter hardiness. The culture can withstand the Russian climate without problems. But if a harsh winter is expected, it is better to remove the bushes and cover them with a layer of spruce branches.
Varieties
Popular varieties include the following:
- The purple form is distinguished by lush flowering, which in the summer gives the gardener the aroma of tropical fruits. The foliage has a dark purple color.
The foliage inside the bush is green and the outside is purple.
- Neptune is a girlish tri-pointed grape with dark fruits covered with a waxy coating. Can grow in the shade and in the light.
The Neptune variety is considered the most famous in Russia
- Golden - the foliage is light green in color with small yellowish spots. The culture has good immunity to fungal diseases.
Powdery mildew and black spot do not bother the crop
- Vicha - found in Russia, Germany, France, Switzerland, America. It has simple leaves and dark blue berries.
The Vicha variety is very popular with caterpillars
Advantages and disadvantages
The girlish triacid grape has excellent immunity. The species resists most fungal diseases.
Among the positive qualities, girlish tri-accented grapes are distinguished by their resistance to precipitation
Pros:
- Fast growth. The culture increases in size every day, which can be checked with a simple ruler.
- Adaptation to any conditions. The nature of the soil and the level of lighting are unimportant for grapes.
- Winter hardiness. A very necessary parameter for Russia, on which many gardeners rely.
- Decorative. The plant is used in landscape design to decorate garden areas.
Minuses:
- The shoots of the maiden tripoint grape attract slugs. To protect against pests, bushes are treated with insecticides.
Landing rules
Maiden triacid grape prefers open areas to receive maximum sunlight. However, shaded areas are also suitable for it. Large leaves can be obtained by planting on the eastern side.
Triacum maiden grape is undemanding to the soil in which it lives. But it is better if the pit is drained and fertilized.Planting work begins in April or September. A week before planting, the soil is dug up and mixed with organic fertilizers. A distance of 100 cm is maintained between vines and structures, as they grow quickly. The same applies to neighboring cultures.
The soil is mixed with turf, sand and humus. Sand is also poured onto the bottom, but with the addition of pebbles. The seedling is centered and buried without a root collar. After this, the bushes are watered, using up to 10 liters of water per seedling, depending on the weather.
It is desirable that the root collar is level with the ground surface
To grow girlish tri-pointed grapes on a rocky area, the bushes are planted next to each other, and up to three are placed in each hole. In a year, the bushes will cover the place with a green carpet. Soft pillows are pleasant to the touch, but you should not walk on them during the ripening period.
Care instructions
Triacum maiden grapes are watered once a month. The consumption rate is from 8 to 15 liters of water. Use warm liquid. You can collect it from the tap or melt snow. Without regular watering in the summer, growth rates will slow down. It may take more than 20 liters of water to restore the vine.
Fertilizers are applied if it is necessary to cover a large area with vines, for example, the wall of a house. In other cases they are not required. To decorate the walls, nitrogen is added (June), and after 2-3 months - nitroammophoska. Urea can be used as a second additive.
To control the pace of development, pruning is carried out. In the Moscow region, the annual increase is not as great as in sunny cities.However, it is necessary to remove old shoots. It is better to do cutting twice a year - in spring and autumn.
The maiden tripoint grape needs support, since the vine grows throughout the year. For tall shrubs, durable structures are suitable: arches, gazebos, pergolas, trellises, sheathings.
It is advisable not to use plastic pipes - the structure may be pressed through
Propagation of maiden three-leaf grapes
The culture is propagated by layering, using cuttings and seeds. In the first case, they use a vine that is already on the site. In spring, low-growing shoots are buried 5 cm into the ground and secured with a bracket. The upper part is left on the surface. To speed up root growth, water frequently. The next year they are separated from the parent bush.
Cuttings are a good way to propagate triacid maiden grapes. Select long stems – up to 25 cm – and make a cut. The raw materials are placed in a nutrient substrate with the addition of sand (1:1). They put it in the light and water it, after 50 days the stepchildren will appear.
Seeds of girlish triacid grapes will be propagated in the fall. The material is buried in sand and watered. Place in the refrigerator for 60 days. Then they start sowing, the care process is similar. They are moved to a permanent place after the cold weather stops. In the first year they use a common bed, in the second they are transplanted into separate holes.
Photos in landscape design
The plant layer can serve as good sound insulation
When decorating, you need to take into account that in summer the number of insects will increase
You can decorate not only a house, but also an entire residential complex with girlish tri-pointed grapes
Green vegetation is calming, so many people decide to decorate not only the garden, but also the house
Conclusion
Triacriminaceae grapes have been used for several centuries. The culture has proven itself from the best side. It is undemanding to soil and lighting. The owner only needs to water it once a month.
