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Yungi Birch (Betula Youngii) is a deciduous tree that has an original appearance and does not require complex care. Therefore, it is popular among professionals and amateur gardeners. In addition, the Yungi birch, unlike the usual type of crop, is characterized by a compact size, and its crown is formed by a tent, creating the impression of a fountain. Despite the unpretentiousness of this variety, for its successful cultivation it is necessary to follow the recommendations for planting and care so that the tree fully develops.
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Description of the weeping birch Yungi
This decorative tree is one of the long-living trees. With proper care, the lifespan of the Yungi birch is 100-120 years. At the same time, the plant is characterized by slow growth; it adds no more than 30 cm per year. The root system is strong, of a superficial type.
Yungi is a low-growing tree, the height of which directly depends on the grafting point at the top of the trunk. It usually varies between 4-6 m. The trunk is the same as that of other types of crops. Until the age of seven, it is light brown, and then acquires the characteristic color for this crop.The crown of the Yungi birch is drooping, consisting of long, flowing branches. It has the shape of an umbrella or dome.
The leaves of the Yungi birch are diamond-shaped, light green in color and jagged along the edge. With the arrival of autumn, they acquire a bright yellow color. The length of the leaves is 3-7 cm.
This variety of crop blooms in mid-spring. The earrings are elongated and look original on drooping branches. They appear before the leaves bloom. The fruits of the Yungi birch are small elliptical lionfish. After ripening, the wind carries them over long distances.
Landing Features
The tree should be planted immediately in a permanent place, since in the future it will react poorly to transplants. For the Yungi birch, it is better to choose an open place, well lit, but protected from cold gusts of wind. The culture is undemanding to soil composition, but prefers alkaline soil.
It is recommended to plant Yungi birch in spring or autumn. In the first case, before the buds open, and in the second after leaf fall. To do this, you need to prepare a hole measuring 60 by 60 cm in two weeks and fill it with turf, humus, peat, sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1. You also need to add 100 g of wood ash. And then mix all the components until the composition is uniform.
When planting, the seedling must be placed in the center of the hole. Moreover, it is immediately recommended to install a strong support nearby, 1.2-1.5 m high, but so that it does not interfere with the development of the tree. After this, you need to straighten the roots of the seedling and water it generously.Then you need to sprinkle them with substrate, fill all the voids, compact the soil at the base of the Yungi birch and tie it to the support.
After the procedure, the root collar of the tree should be at soil level. If it is buried, the development of the tree will be slow, and if it is located superficially, its frost resistance is significantly reduced.
Yungi birch - honey tree
Care instructions
This plant does not require complex care. But for its full development it is necessary to adhere to certain rules.
It is recommended to water the Yungi birch regularly during prolonged drought. It is recommended to irrigate in the root circle, soaking the soil to a depth of 20 cm once a week. The next day after watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil at the base of the tree to provide air access to the roots. During hot periods, mulch should be placed at the base of the birch tree to reduce the evaporation of moisture from the soil. For this you can use peat or humus.
A young Yungi birch seedling needs to be fed annually in the spring before the leaves appear. To do this, it is recommended to use chicken manure 1:15 or urea at the rate of 15 g per 10 liters of water.
This ornamental tree does not require formative pruning. It is enough only after winter to clean the crown of the tree from broken and damaged branches that reduce its decorative value.
Yungi birch has high frost resistance, so it does not require shelter for the winter. But the tree trunk can be damaged by rodents, so in late autumn you need to install a fine-mesh metal mesh around it at a distance of 30-50 cm.
Diseases and pests
Yungi birch is resistant to diseases. However, inappropriate growing conditions may reduce its immunity. In this case, the tree suffers from powdery mildew, bacterial dropsy. Therefore, it is recommended to treat birch with Bordeaux mixture, Skor, in early spring and when alarming signs appear.
The tree also reacts poorly to stagnant moisture in the soil. This can cause root rot to develop. It is possible to save a seedling if the underground part is damaged only at the initial stage. To do this, you need to water it with Previkur Energy and mix sand into the top layer of soil.
Among the pests, the larvae of the cockchafer can cause damage to young seedlings. Therefore, to protect them, it is recommended to periodically water the birch tree with Yungi Aktara during the warm period of the year.
Jungi birch in landscape design
This decorative deciduous tree is widely used in landscape design. This is explained by its high decorativeness, unpretentiousness and longevity. Therefore, it is worth considering various options for using crops for landscaping the site.
Yungi looks contrasting in the fall next to evergreens
The tree can be planted in the center of the flowerbed surrounded by annual flowers
The beauty of a birch Yungi can be emphasized by a green lawn
Conclusion
Jungi birch belongs to the category of popular ornamental trees. After all, it combines qualities that landscape designers value so much. These include decorativeness, increased frost resistance, low maintenance requirements and high life potential.Also, the advantages of this type of crop include its compact size and good compatibility with other trees and shrubs on the site.
