White spruce Konika (Glauconika)

Canadian spruce (Picea glauca), Gray or White grows in the mountains of North America. In culture, its dwarf varieties, obtained as a result of somatic mutation and further consolidation of decorative characteristics, have become widespread. Canadian spruce Konica is the most popular of them.

A small tree with an original crown was found in 1904 by dendrologists A. Roeder and J. G. Jack on the shores of Canadian Lake Liggan. Decorative features were fixed and polished. The Canadian Konica spruce is not only one of the most popular cultivars, but also serves as the starting material for the creation of new varieties.

Description of Canadian spruce Konica

The squat crown of Konika consists of raised thin branches pressed against each other.The number of shoots is the same as on the species Canada spruce, but due to short internodes they form a spectacular dense cone. At a young age (up to 10 years) the crown has a clear shape, after which it may become slightly distorted and, without pruning, become pin-shaped or ovoid-conical.

The needles of the Canadian spruce Konica are densely located on short shoots and reach no more than 1 cm in length. Young needles are soft and light green. Over time, they become hard and sharp, although not as sharp as those of the Prickly Spruce. By the end of the season, the color of the needles changes to green with a bluish tint. If Canadian spruce needles are rubbed between your fingers, they release essential oils with a distinct odor similar to blackcurrant. Not everyone likes him.

Spruce Pitsea Konica forms cones extremely rarely. Its root system is well developed, first growing downwards and then spreading to the sides, occupying a space significantly larger than the diameter of the crown.

With good care, the Canadian dwarf spruce Konika lives 50-60 years. In Russia and neighboring countries, a tree rarely reaches this age, regardless of the region of cultivation.

Dimensions of Canadian spruce Konica

The Canadian gray spruce Konica is called a dwarf variety, but the tree grows, although slowly, but not so small. In the first years of life, it stretches 3-6 cm per season. Then, from about 6-7 to 12-15 years, a kind of jump occurs, when growth increases to 10 cm. The diameter of the crown of the Canadian spruce Konica by 10 years reaches 0.7-1 m with a height of 1-1.5 m. In Russia and neighboring countries In countries, the culture does not like dry air and temperature fluctuations, and it grows worse.

After 10 years, Konika continues to increase in size, although the pace slows down to 1-3 cm per season.By the age of 30, its height can reach 3-4 m, width - 2-2.5 m. But the variety grows to such sizes only in North America or European countries.

Use in landscape design

It is unlikely that at least one landscape project today will be complete without the Canadian Konika spruce - unless the owner demands that conifers not be planted on the site at all. A young tree looks good in a rock garden, rock garden, in a flower bed, along paths and as a lawn edge. Mature Canadian spruce trees are placed as part of landscape groups and regular plantings.

Conics feel better in partial shade, but they also grow well in the sun, but on the south side they should be covered from scorching rays so that the needles do not burn. It may take more than one season to restore decorativeness. So it is better to plant Canadian spruce immediately under the protection of shrubs or trees with an openwork crown, gazebos, pergolas or other small architectural forms.

Low-growing conifers often decorate terraces; on areas limited by a ledge they look organic, especially in the company of flowering plants. If the wall is made of brick or stone, it is important that the Canadian Konika spruce be located no closer than 50 cm. Otherwise, the tree will lose some of its needles due to overheating.

Konica spruce is often grown in containers. It is very convenient to rearrange the pot with the tree, decorating the front entrance to the house, resting place or balcony as needed. In winter, you can bring it indoors for a few days and dress it up for the New Year. In addition, while Konika is small, there will be no problems with sun protection; you just need to remove the container from an open place at noon.

But it should be taken into account that every spring the tree needs to be replanted; as it grows, it will be more difficult to move it, and even a single drying of the earthen clod will lead to the death of the plant.

Growing Canadian blue spruce from seeds

A very interesting question. First you need to wait for cones from Konika, which is very problematic. Its seeds do not go on sale, but if you advertise for purchase yourself, of course, they will be found. It’s just that what it will actually be is unknown.

The gardener will be very lucky if he finds the seeds of the Canadian spruce Konika, and they:

• will germinate safely;
• seedlings will undergo several transplants at a young age;
• will not die in the first 4-5 years from blackleg, fungi, dry soil or one of a thousand other reasons.

There is no guarantee that the result will be as expected. The fact is that most of the seedlings, when they grow up, will turn out to be ordinary species of Canadian spruce. The rest are unlikely to have all varietal characteristics. If you are very lucky, 15-20 years after sowing the seeds it will be possible to announce the creation of a new cultivar.

How to plant Konica spruce

Actually, there is nothing special or complicated about planting Konica. A correctly chosen location and prepared nutrient mixture will allow you to place it in any area.

Preparing seedlings and planting area

For Konica, you can choose a flat or flat area. Close standing of groundwater is undesirable, and a hollow or any recess in which moisture will stagnate during rains or snow melting is contraindicated. If necessary, the area can be raised by adding a mound of earth or stones.

For Canadian Konika spruce, soils that are suitable are acidic or slightly acidic, permeable to moisture and air. It responds well to moderately fertile sandy or loamy soils.

The planting hole is dug in advance. Its diameter for the Canadian Konica spruce should not be less than 60 cm, and its depth should not be 70 cm. A drainage layer of 15-20 cm is required. Moreover, the denser the soil, the larger it should be. When groundwater is close, the layer of broken brick or expanded clay is also increased.

A mixture for planting Canadian spruce Konica is prepared from leaf humus and turf soil, sand and clay, and nitroammophoska is added (up to 150 g). Red (high) peat will not only acidify the soil, but also improve its structure. The pit for planting Konica is filled two-thirds full with the prepared substrate, filled with water and left for at least 2 weeks.

Most Canadian Konica spruces come to us from abroad. But if you have the opportunity to buy a seedling at a nearby nursery, you should take advantage of it. This spruce is better adapted to Russian conditions; it will not only take root faster, but will also cause less trouble in the future.

Imported seedlings should only be purchased in containers; domestic ones can be taken with roots covered in burlap. Both the substrate and the fabric must be damp. You cannot take bare-rooted Canadian spruce sold on the market. The only possible option is that Konica can be dug up in the presence of the buyer and immediately wrapped in a damp cloth or cling film.

You cannot delay planting such a spruce. The root should be pre-soaked for at least 6 hours by adding root or heteroauxin to the water.

Particular attention should be paid to the needles of the Canadian Konica spruce; it is better to examine them with a magnifying glass so as not to miss pests or signs of disease. If at least the tips of the needles are red or brown, you should discard the purchase - this is a sign of dry root or other problems. The seedling may even die.

Landing rules

Konica is planted in the south starting in mid-autumn and throughout the winter. In the north, it is better to do this in the spring or late summer, so that the Canadian spruce has time to take root before the onset of cold weather. Containerized Canadian spruce takes root well, but in hot weather it is better to postpone planting. Konica is placed in partial shade and watered regularly until cool weather arrives.

2 weeks after preparing the hole, you can start planting Canadian spruce:

1. Container Konica is watered the day before. At the tree, sewn into burlap, an earthen lump is moistened.
2. So much soil is taken out from the planting hole so that the Konica root can freely fit into the resulting depression.
3. The handle of a shovel is placed on the edge - the position of the root collar should be aligned with it.
4. The hole is filled with planting mixture, compacting as it is filled to avoid the formation of voids.
5. Along the perimeter of the tree trunk circle, a side is formed from earth, special tape or other material.
6. Water the Konika generously so that the water reaches the edge of the recess.
7. When the liquid is completely absorbed, the soil under the crown of the Canadian spruce is mulched with pine bark or acidic peat.

What to plant Konik spruce next to

The answer “with anything as long as it’s beautiful” is wrong. Spruce loves acidic soil and abundant regular watering. But even in summer it is not recommended to do it more than once a week.All plants planted next to Konica must have the same requirements for both soil and watering, otherwise one of the crops will, at best, wither and suffer, and at worst, die.

Flowers and shrubs that require regular loosening of the soil, which can be difficult to replace with mulching, should not be planted close to the Canadian spruce. The ephedra will not tolerate this; the sucking small roots come close to the surface.

Larger plants should shade the southern side of Konika, which is constantly sunburned. Small ones can protect the root from overheating and moisture evaporation, but do not compete with the spruce for water or nutrients. Properly selected ground covers will successfully replace mulching.

And, of course, you should not allow your neighbors to block the view of such a beautiful tree as the dwarf Canadian spruce. When Konika grows up, this requirement will become irrelevant.

Conifers feel good when planted together. Other crops include:

• rhododendrons;
• heathers;
• ferns;
• roses;
• peonies;
• oxalis;
• violets;
• saxifrage;
• hydrangeas;
• astilbe;
• hosts;
• primrose;
• lungworts;
• buttercups;
• mosses;
• lupine;
• lily of the valley;
• bergenia;
• nasturtiums;
• brooms;
• lilies;
• gorse;
• cotoneasters.

These are just some of the plants that can be planted and cared for together with the Canadian Konica spruce. Everyone can choose crops suitable for their own climate according to their taste.

How to replant Canadian spruce

Although Canadian spruce trees tolerate transplanting better than other conifers, it is not advisable to do this. It is possible to move them to another place relatively painlessly only up to 10 years.

Unfortunately, it is Konika that often requires transplantation in adulthood.A dwarf tree planted in a flowerbed or alpine hill eventually reaches such a size that it simply becomes out of place there.

You should not delay transplanting Konica. As soon as the Canadian spruce becomes too large for its environment, it is moved to another place - the sooner this happens, the greater the likelihood of successful rooting.

It is better to carry out the operation in early spring in the north, in the southern regions - in the fall, as late as possible. A few days before transplanting, water the Konica if necessary - the soil should be such that it stays around the root, but does not fall off from excess water.

The tree hole is prepared in advance as described above, only the size is larger. Its width should be no less than 1.5 times the diameter of the crown projection of the Canadian spruce, its depth should be at least 0.5, but it will still have to be adjusted. The transplant is done in the following sequence:

1. Thoroughly soak a piece of jute or burlap, preferably an old one. Lay out next to the Konika that requires transplantation.
2. A circle is drawn around the Canadian spruce with a shovel, equal to the projection of the crown onto the ground. It marks the area that must remain undamaged when the tree is dug up.
3. First, remove the soil around the perimeter of the crown. They dig deeper by retreating from the Koniki trunk, rather than approaching it.
4. When the bayonet of the shovel meets the root, it is cut with a sharp blow.
5. As soon as the depth of the ditch surrounding the spruce reaches half the diameter of the outlined circle, they try to loosen the earthen ball. If necessary, dissect interfering roots.
6. The dug out Konica is placed on wet burlap, the edges are lifted up and secured with twine.
7. Measure the height of the Canadian spruce earthen ball to the root collar. Add 20 cm for drainage and get the depth of the planting hole.
8. Adjust the depth of the pothole and plant Konica, as described in the chapter “Planting Rules”.

The soil may settle, and the Canadian spruce may lean. It happens:

• if you plant Konica immediately after digging a hole;
• forget to fill it with substrate and water in advance;
• poorly compact the soil during planting.

The situation is easy to correct when the substrate has just fallen into the resulting voids - it is added. If the Konika is askew, carefully step on the ground with your foot on the part of the trunk opposite to the direction of inclination. At the same time, the spruce should straighten, it is sprinkled with a substrate, and the trunk circle is re-compacted. Then you need to carry out several loosening to a depth of about 5 cm.

How to care for konica spruce

The description of the Konica glauka spruce shows that this attractive plant can decorate and transform any garden. But if you don’t take care of it, neglect at least one of the many rules, and don’t pay attention to the cultivar even for a short time, the tree will begin to look pitiful or ugly. There is no need to blame the creators of the variety for this - they expected that Konica would grow in places with constant high air humidity and an even, predictable climate.

Watering Konika spruce

After planting, the soil under the Canadian spruce should be constantly moist. When Konika takes root, watering is reduced to moderate, but carried out regularly. In hot, dry summers, at least 10 liters of water are poured weekly under each tree, even a small one.

Canadian spruce trees do not tolerate dry soil. But systematic overflows, and even more so stagnation of water at the roots, can lead to the death of the tree.

All ate, and Konica in particular, require high air humidity, which is problematic to provide in Russia. Placing a tree on the shore of an artificial or natural reservoir only partly solves the problem. The situation can be saved by a constantly working fountain, but only if it is located in the immediate vicinity of Konika, and if its stream splashes water and does not gently flow into the bowl.

An alternative is daily sprinkling. A fog-forming unit will simplify the care of Konica spruce, but it is not available in all areas. Moisturizing the crown is carried out early in the morning or after 17-18 hours. If the needles do not have time to dry before the sun becomes active, the water droplets will turn into lenses and the tree will get burned. If sprinkling is too late, when Konika remains wet overnight, there is a risk of developing fungal diseases.

Fertilizer for spruce Konica

Universal fertilizers are not very suitable for coniferous plants, and in general it is better to feed varietal fertilizers only with specialized ones. The fact is that most cultivars, and Konica in particular, suffer from air pollution and unsuitable conditions. Unbalanced nutrition aggravates the condition of the plant.

For example, due to a lack of nitrogen, iron or magnesium, the needles of the Konika spruce turn yellow. This is just an example, so it’s better to feed the conifers correctly right away.

Today there are cheap domestic drugs of quite satisfactory quality, for example, “Clean Sheet”. But it is better to use this fertilizer for local coniferous trees. The Canadian Konica spruce should be given seasonal specialized fertilizing; nitrogen predominates in spring, and phosphorus and potassium predominate in autumn.

The microelements that Konica needs to survive are poorly absorbed through the soil; they are given through foliar feeding. This is typical for all plants - both coniferous and deciduous. It is better to treat the spruce crown with a complex of chelates with an ampoule of epin or zircon. For Konika, magnesium sulfate is added to the cylinder from the beginning of the season.

Mulching and loosening

It is difficult to loosen the soil under Canadian dwarf spruce trees - their trunk is densely covered with branches that often fall to the ground. But after planting in the first 2 years, this operation must be carried out, especially after watering or rain. Garden centers sell miniature tools that make maintenance easier.

When the Konika spruce has completely taken root, they stop loosening the soil, since the small sucking roots come close to the surface and do not like disturbance. To protect the soil from drying out and germination weed, it is mulched with pine bark or acidic peat. It is not recommended to use pine litter for this purpose - it may contain pathogens and pests. It is difficult to properly disinfect mulch at home.

Trimming

Konika has a beautiful conical crown that does not require pruning when young. With age, it tends to become slightly deformed, and although the spruce still looks attractive, it can be corrected if necessary. For example, gardens in a regular Persian or French style require symmetry and clear forms; here it is impossible to do without crown correction.

Pruning is also carried out to limit the growth of Konica. Still, with age, this variety becomes not so dwarf.

To preserve and enhance the decorative appearance of Canadian spruce, the operation is carried out in early spring, before new needles begin to bloom. Then pruning stimulates the development of dormant buds, they form new shoots, the crown of Konika becomes denser and becomes even more compressed, with clear contours and ideal symmetry.

Sanitary pruning of Canadian dwarf spruce trees is replaced by cleaning.

Crown cleaning

Konica has a dense crown that does not allow light and moisture to pass through. The needles and shoots inside quickly dry out and become fertile ground for the appearance and reproduction of spider mites. If a dwarf Canadian spruce is not cleaned, a cloud of dust will float out of it whenever the crown is touched in dry weather. The tree itself suffers and infects surrounding crops with pests. Promotes drying of the crown and chute, which often affects the crop after a snowy winter.

The height of a mature Konica spruce tree makes cleaning the crown a difficult and time-consuming task. But if you don’t plan to do it, it’s better to plant another variety. Cleaning conifers is tree hygiene, giving the plant the opportunity to purify the air in the area and saturate it with phytoncides. A dusty, dirty spruce itself becomes a source of trouble, and worsens, rather than improves, the environmental situation.

Precautionary measures

Before you start cleaning your Canadian dwarf spruce, you need to take care of your own protection. Although Konica’s needles are not too hard and sharp, they are still needles. They scratch the skin and release essential oils that can cause irritation even in people who are not prone to allergic reactions.

To clean young Konica, a respirator, safety glasses and gloves are enough.To process an adult Canadian spruce, the height of which can reach up to 4 m, you will need thick sleeves, special clothing and a hat. It is a good idea to replace the respirator and goggles with a special mask. You can take a gas mask, but it is difficult to work in it.

Perhaps such measures may seem unnecessary to some. But, before you start cleaning Konica without protection, you should think about how this will affect your health:

• Canadian spruce needles scratch the skin, and this happens many times, the wounds overlap one another, dust and dirt get into them;
• essential oils and other compounds contained in pine needles additionally irritate hands and face, and they can only be washed off after finishing work;
• particles of bark and dry needles, turned into dust, get into the eyes and nasopharynx, during the first seasonal cleaning of even a well-groomed Konika, they make it difficult to breathe, with a neglected tree the situation is even worse;
• Ticks living inside the dense crown of the dwarf Canadian spruce do not pose a danger to humans, but not when they enter the respiratory tract;
• dust and dirt found on Konik settle on the skin and clog pores;
• It is unlikely that anyone will be able to clean it perfectly carefully; resin gets on your hands, which can cause irritation if it is not washed off immediately.

When caring for an adult Konica spruce tree that is larger than the gardener’s height, the procedure will take hours, and dust and dirt will fall from all sides and fly in the air.

However, everyone must decide for themselves whether and how to take care of their own health. Maybe just replace Konica with a different variety?

Cleaning process

The branches of the Canadian dwarf spruce are carefully moved apart and all dry needles are removed. In this case, the shoots are tightly grasped by hand from the trunk and pulled in the direction of growth. The force applied should be sufficient so that the dry needles remain in the palm, but not excessive; there is no need to uproot the tree.

When cleaning, you should try to break off all the dead branches inside the crown. It takes a very long time to prune each one individually - after all, Konika has grown as many shoots as a species-specific Canadian spruce, it’s just that their internodes are short.

You need to clean the entire tree at one time. After the operation is completed, needles and dry shoots are removed from the lower branches and soil - they are a real breeding ground for pests and diseases. If you have a garden vacuum cleaner, use it. Otherwise, they first rake the debris, then remove the remains by hand.

How to cover a Konica spruce for the winter

According to Jan Van der Neer, Konika overwinters without shelter in frost resistance zone 4. Other foreign sources also recommend protecting the tree if the temperature can drop below -32° C. But Russian gardeners and nurseries name the third zone as a possible zone. They claim that -40° C in winter is a completely acceptable temperature for the crop.

In any case, the frost resistance of Glauka Konica spruce is high. The difference in permissible zones is explained by the same air humidity, which makes the variety problematic for cultivation in Russia. Only now it plays in favor of domestic gardens.

With severe Russian frosts, air humidity in winter usually remains low.This is felt not only by people, but also by plants - they are less susceptible to frostbite. If Konica grows in a place protected from the north wind, it will withstand temperatures of -40° C.

Of course, this applies to mature, well-rooted Canadian spruce trees - they can simply be mulched with peat for the winter. In the first year after planting, or if Konika has been sick all season, it should be covered with non-woven white material. Small trees are protected with spruce branches.

The best time to shelter the Canadian Konica spruce for the winter in the Middle Zone is December. But it is more reliable to focus on the temperature; it should drop to -10° C. There is no point in wrapping the spruce before; damping off of the crown is much more dangerous than frost for plants.

Sun protection

Canadian Konica spruce especially needs protection from the sun towards the end of winter and early spring. At this time, the needles heat up and actively begin to evaporate moisture. The root system, located in frozen soil, is not yet able to provide water to the crown.

You need to cover the plant with burlap, cardboard or white non-woven material, otherwise the needles will burn and the Konika spruce needles will fall off. If in spring and summer you sprinkle and spray the crown with epin, they will grow back, but their decorative effect will be lost for a season or more. In the worst case, the plant may die.

Canadian spruce Konica grows well in partial shade and sun, but on the south side it burns in summer. To prevent this, the sunny side is covered with other plants. It is also necessary to sprinkle the crown daily and treat it alternately with epin and zircon. They can be combined with foliar feeding and carried out no more than once every 14 days.

Reproduction of Konika spruce

Seed propagation of Konica was discussed above.But it is also not easy to propagate varietal Canadian spruce trees using cuttings and grafting. Although they retain all the characteristics of the mother plant, they do not take root well.

Grafted spruce trees mostly come to Russia from abroad, since domestic producers have just begun to engage in the operation in their own nurseries. They are not able to saturate the market. Vaccination enthusiasts are even more unable to do so, although no one is stopping them from trying.

It is much easier to propagate Konica from cuttings. But gardeners should be prepared for the fact that only part of the planting material will take root. It will take several years to bring the cuttings to commercial size, and this is also not easy - you need a specially adapted room or a reliable cold greenhouse, several transplants. And without daily monitoring of the temperature, air humidity and substrate, you should not hope for luck.

Cuttings are taken at any time, preferably with a “heel” (a piece of bark of an older branch), the lower part is treated with growth hormone, planted in perlite, clean sand or a peat-sand mixture. Keep in the shade and cool with constantly high humidity.

Pests and diseases of Konica spruce

Although Konica spruce is most often affected by spider mites, caterpillars of Monk butterflies also cause significant damage to it. If you miss their invasion, which happens infrequently but lasts 6-7 years, they can eat all the needles in a few days, leaving the tree bare. Other pests include:

• mealybug;
• hermes;
• spruce sawyer;
• leaf roller;
• gall aphids.

You should pay attention to the following Konika diseases:

• Schutte;
• rot;
• necrosis;
• rust.

To reduce the damage caused to Canada spruce trees by diseases and pests, Konik should be regularly inspected with a magnifying glass once a week. When acquiring a certain skill, it will not take much time, but will bring enormous benefits.

What to do if the Konika spruce dries out

First you need to identify the cause. There is no point in grabbing a bucket or hose before this - after all, the first signs of root rot caused by overwatering is loss of turgor. Then the Konika spruce drowned in water becomes lethargic and looks like it is overdried.

To check the soil moisture, it is enough to make a hole 10 cm deep in the tree trunk circle. If the soil there is dry, Konik needs to be watered.

The next step is to determine the permeability of the soil. Konica really does not like soil compaction. Take an ordinary match, place the wooden end perpendicular to the ground in the area of ​​the roots, and press the head with your thumb. If the match fits in freely, everything is fine. Otherwise, you will have to remove the mulch and loosen the tree trunk circle to a depth of about 5 cm, regardless of the safety of the roots. We are talking about saving the plant.

Then carefully examine the needles, branches and trunk to identify damage, pests and diseases. At the same time, it is worth checking whether the constriction to which the label was attached when selling the seedling is not left on the main shoot. It can dig into the bark and cause trouble.

If the needles have not dried out, but simply turned yellow while maintaining turgor, this is most likely due to a lack of fertilizer. It is urgent to give Konika root feeding and spray the crown with chelates and epin.

Drying of needles as a result of low air humidity is an unforgivable maintenance mistake.How much has been written about the fact that Konica and other Canadian dwarf spruces definitely need sprinkling, and still someone thinks: it will do. It won't do.

A tree located close to a stone or metal fence or parapet may lose its needles in the summer and dry out as a result of overheating. This should be kept in mind when planting Konica.

When the needles dry only inside the crown, there is no need to worry - this is a natural process for the variety.

Advantages and disadvantages of Konica

Konika spruce can become both the decoration of a site and its shame. It is also a nightmare for the conscientious gardener. A logical question arises: why has this variety of Canadian spruce become so popular? The answer is simple: it is intended for countries with a humid, predictable climate. No one has been involved in adapting Konica for Russia and neighboring countries. Therefore, it is better to buy spruce in local nurseries - there the cultivar has at least slightly independently adapted to local conditions.

Among the undoubted advantages of the Canadian Konica spruce it should be noted:

1. Attractive appearance.
2. Slow growth.
3. Small sizes.
4. Shade tolerance.
5. A beautiful symmetrical crown that does not require forming trimmings.
6. High frost resistance.
7. Possibility of growing in a container.

Most of the shortcomings are due to the fact that the variety is not adapted to Russian conditions:

1. Konika burns in the sun.
2. The need to clean the crown.
3. Difficulty in propagating the variety.
4. Daily sprinkling of the crown.
5. Low resistance to air pollution.
6. The need for foliar feeding and treatment with epin every 2 weeks.
7. Konika grows very slowly at first, but eventually turns into a tree up to 4 m high. This often requires transplanting an adult spruce to another place.

Of course, you can care for Konika as needed. But this will cause the spruce to lose its decorative properties and, possibly, die.

Is it worth planting Konica?

The answer is clear - no. This spruce is not for Russia. It will not grow and develop normally in Belarus or Ukraine. The variety was created for countries with a humid climate, where temperature changes are rare and spring is smooth and predictable. But who will stop it?

Caring for the Canadian Konica spruce is difficult; it requires constant attention. And cleaning an adult tree takes a lot of time and can be harmful to health. That is why even experienced gardeners often try to avoid this procedure by any means.

Irrigation and treatment of the crown with epin often begin only when the problem has not only manifested itself, but it can no longer be ignored. As a result, Konika turns into a disgrace to the site; moreover, it does not clean the air, but pollutes it. Spruce becomes a breeding ground for diseases; pests live and multiply in the dense crown. Then all this spreads throughout the area.

Conclusion

Konika spruce is a difficult crop to care for and requires constant attention. In order for it to decorate the area, and not survive bald on one side and covered with spider mites, you need to put in a lot of effort. Frankly, the results are worth it.

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