Kalina Buldenezh: description and photo, planting, care

Viburnum Buldenezh is a popular ornamental shrub with very attractive flowering. The plant is represented by several species; before planting a crop on a site, you should study its characteristics and requirements.

What viburnum Buldenezh looks like and description

Viburnum Buldenezh (Viburnum Boulle-de-neig) is an ornamental shrub that is popular among gardeners in the middle zone and Siberia. It is characterized by rapid growth, spectacular and abundant flowering, and has low requirements for conditions. Often used in landscaping to create single and group compositions. The photo of the decorative viburnum Buldenezh shows that its shoots are straight, covered with light green leaves, which acquire a beautiful red-pink color in the fall.

Viburnum Buldenezh is frost-resistant down to -35 °C and tolerates poor ecology well

The plant can often be found in front gardens and near ponds, in open areas and near fences, under the facades of houses. The shrub is popular, including in city parks and gardens.

Size, diameter and height of the viburnum bush Buldenezh

Viburnum Buldenezh reaches 3-4 m in adulthood. It spreads up to 2 m wide, and tolerates shearing well, since the shoots quickly recover.

How quickly does viburnum Buldenezh grow?

In the first year after planting, the crop develops slowly and directs resources to strengthening the roots. But then the shrub begins to grow the above-ground part and by the third season it can reach 1.5 m above the ground surface.

When does viburnum Buldenezh bloom?

Viburnum Buldenezh begins to bloom from May to June. The buds of the plant are white, collected in spherical pom-pom inflorescences 10 cm in diameter.For this reason, viburnum is often found under another name - Snow Globe. At the beginning of development, the flowers are greenish, then lighten.

How long does viburnum Buldenezh bloom?

The flowering period of viburnum Buldenezh lasts about four weeks. In good warm weather, blooming buds can remain on the branches for up to 40 days.

How to distinguish viburnum Buldenezh from common viburnum

During most of the growing season, Viburnum and Buldenezh are very similar to each other. The difference becomes noticeable during the decorative period. Common viburnum blooms with umbrellas, and Buldenezh blooms with large round pompoms. In addition, the latter variety has sterile buds and usually does not form ovaries.

Are Buldenezh viburnum berries edible or not?

Another name for viburnum Buldenezh is sterile. The plant is valued for its decorative qualities, but does not produce fruits at all or bears few berries, only 10-15 pieces per adult bush. They are quite suitable for eating, but it makes no sense to plant this variety for the sake of harvest.

Varieties of viburnum Buldenezh

In ornamental gardening, sterile viburnum is represented by three varieties:

1. Ordinary. It is a tall shrub with long green leaves with 3-5 lobes. It has high winter hardiness and produces beautiful white spherical inflorescences.

   

2. Decorative. This viburnum Buldenezh is very similar to the ordinary one, but reaches only 1.5-2 m in height and has larger leaves up to 12 cm. The crown of the shrub is spreading, up to 4 m in width.
   
   

   Over the course of a year, decorative viburnum Buldenezh can add up to 40 cm of shoots

3. Roseum.The terry variety grows up to 4 m above the ground, has vertical shoots with hanging or horizontal side branches. There are few differences between the viburnum Buldenezh and Roseum; they mainly concern the shade of the petals and the crown, which turns orange-red in the fall.
   
   

   The white buds of Viburnum Roseum become pinkish towards the end of the decorative period

All types of plants tolerate cold weather well and have the same growing requirements.

Planting and caring for viburnum Buldonezh

Growing sterile viburnum in the garden is quite simple. But it is necessary to take into account the basic requirements of the bush for conditions.

Landing dates

It is best to plant viburnum Buldenezh in the fall, from early October to late November. But if necessary, the procedure can be carried out throughout the growing season from spring to cold weather.

Where and where is it better to plant viburnum Buldenezh on the site

Viburnum prefers sunny places with drained soil and good moisture. In this case, you can plant Buldenezh near a fence or wall of a house in light shade.

What kind of soil does viburnum Buldenezh like?

Viburnum Snowball makes quite high demands on the soil. It takes root best in moist and even slightly waterlogged fertile or sandy soils. The acidity level should be average, about 6-8 pH.

How to plant viburnum Buldenezh in spring, summer, autumn

Before planting viburnum, it is necessary to prepare the selected area in advance. The soil on it is dug up and weeded to remove weeds, and then mixed with compost to improve nutritional value.

The step-by-step landing algorithm looks like this:

• dig a hole in the ground about 60 cm deep and up to 70 cm wide;
• a drainage layer of about 10 cm and complex mineral fertilizers are laid at the bottom of the pit;
• fill the hole halfway with a mixture of garden soil, compost and peat with the addition of sand;
• the roots of the Buldenezh seedling are soaked in water for half an hour to saturate it with moisture;
• Place the plant in the prepared hole and fill it completely with soil mixture.

The soil around the seedling is compacted and the viburnum is watered generously with several buckets of water. In the next few weeks, special attention is paid to moisture, preventing the soil from drying out, especially during summer planting.

When planting sterile viburnum, the root collar is buried approximately 8 cm

How to care for viburnum Buldenezh

Sterile viburnum does not have particularly strict requirements for cultivation. Several procedures require attention:

1. Watering. Young plants need to be moistened twice a week. Adult bushes are watered only during drought. For high-quality formation of the root system, it is recommended to add water to the tree trunk less often, but in large quantities. In this case, the underground core of the viburnum will develop deeper, and the bush will acquire increased endurance.
2. Trimming. Since Buldenezh grows very quickly, it is customary to trim its shoots annually in June after flowering.
3. Weeding and loosening. Viburnum Snowball responds well to moisture, but often gets sick when there is insufficient soil aeration and a lack of nutrients. Every month the soil at the roots of the bush must be carefully loosened and weeds removed.

It is also recommended to regularly mulch the viburnum to retain moisture for a long time.A layer of wood chips, sawdust or other material will not only slow down the evaporation of water, but will also allow you to weed less often.

Loosen the soil around the viburnum carefully so as not to damage the surface roots.

How to feed viburnum Buldenezh

The first fertilizers for viburnum are applied only 2-3 years after planting. In the spring, in mid-April, the plant is fed with combined minerals high in potassium and phosphorus.

During flowering, it is allowed to fertilize the Buldenezh viburnum with chicken manure diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. Every 3-4 years, the shrub is fed with compost or manure to enrich the soil and stimulate growth.

What to do with viburnum Buldenezh after flowering

Since the buds of this type of viburnum are sterile and do not form ovaries, it is customary to cut off dry umbrellas after flowering. At the end of the decorative period, the shrub is fed with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, as well as wood ash. Such measures help strengthen the roots of the plant and better prepare it for the cold, and, therefore, ensure lush and beautiful flowering for the next season.

Preparing for winter

Viburnum Buldenezh tolerates cold well and can winter at -30-35 °C. In the Moscow region and the middle zone, with the onset of late autumn, the shrub is covered with a layer of peat, fallen leaves and spruce branches in the tree trunk to protect the roots. A couple of weeks before the cold weather, the crop needs to be watered abundantly to form a supply of moisture for the entire winter.

After snow falls, it is recommended to form a dense snowdrift around the plant. In Siberia, it is additionally worth trimming the viburnum to a height of 1.5-1.7 m to avoid freezing of the upper branches.

How to make and grow viburnum Buldenezh on a trunk

Making a standard form for viburnum Buldenezh is quite simple. The algorithm is like this:

• after planting, the plants select one strong root shoot, and the rest are cut off near the neck;
• viburnum is grown in the standard way until it stretches to 1.5-2 m;
• all small growth that forms is promptly removed at the root;
• Once the required height is reached, the top of the trunk is cut off and branches located below the level of the intended crown are removed.

After this, the plant will begin to produce lateral branches at a given height. After a year, you will need to trim the young shoots to 4-5 buds. Subsequently, the viburnum Snow Globe is trimmed annually, maintaining the necessary contours of the crown.

Sterile viburnum on a trunk is less likely to suffer from pests and fungi

Features of growing and caring for viburnum Buldenezh in different regions

Frost-resistant viburnum develops equally well in temperate latitudes and in northern regions. But the nuances of crop care vary slightly depending on the climate.

Planting and caring for viburnum Buldenezh in the Moscow region

Agricultural technology for viburnum Buldenezh in the Moscow region is standard. You need to pay attention to several procedures:

• watering, the bushes are moistened regularly and abundantly; the condition of the soil must be especially carefully monitored during dry periods;
• fertilizing, complex minerals and wood ash are applied 2-3 times from spring to August; closer to autumn, fertilizing the plant is stopped.

Since winter in the Moscow region comes quite late, moisture-charging watering and root insulation are carried out at the end of October or beginning of November. There is no need to carefully cover the shrub; it is enough to scatter peat, humus or compost in the circle around the trunk.

Planting and caring for viburnum Buldenezh in Siberia

Photos and descriptions of the Buldenezh viburnum bush characterize it as a crop with high cold resistance. In general, cultivation in Siberia follows the usual rules. But there are important nuances:

1. The first spring fertilizing is carried out in mid-May, after the soil has completely warmed up. More nitrogen is added to the soil, as well as potassium and phosphorus.
2. Viburnum is grown in the form of a bush; it is not advisable to form it on a trunk, since tall trees often freeze out in winter.
3. In winter, a dense, high snowdrift is formed around the trunk. Young seedlings can be completely covered with spruce branches until the first thaw of the new season.

If the spring in Siberia is late and cold, the Snow Globe viburnum may suffer slightly during flowering. But light frosts down to -2 °C usually do not harm the buds.

It is better to plant sterile viburnum in Siberia in early autumn, since frosts can come early

Is it possible to replant viburnum Buldenezh

Viburnum has a rather weak and sensitive root system with numerous thin lateral shoots. Therefore, the culture does not tolerate transplantation well and often does not take root. Only young shrubs up to 3-4 years old can be moved to a new location.

How to transplant viburnum Buldenezh to another place

If a young plant requires replanting, it should be done in September or October, as this will cause less damage to the roots. It is also possible to perform the procedure in the spring, but before the start of active growing season.

The algorithm looks like this:

• Buldenezh is carefully dug along the border of the trunk circle to a depth equal to half the height of the plant;
• Using a sharp shovel, cut the roots at the bottom, forming a dense earthen lump;
• remove the dug shrub from the ground and immediately transfer it to a new hole;
• Water the plant generously and carefully monitor the condition of the soil over the next few weeks.

Before transplanting the Buldenezh viburnum to a new place, it is necessary to thoroughly moisten the bush about a day in advance. Damp soil will be less likely to crumble from the roots.

Diseases of viburnum Buldenezh and the fight against them

Sterile viburnum Snow Globe has good immunity, but may suffer from certain fungal diseases. Among them:

• powdery mildew - the leaves of the plant become covered with a whitish coating, and as the disease develops, they dry out and fall off;
  
  

  Powdery mildew develops most often in rainy and cold summers

• gray rot - a fungal disease leaves brownish spots on the plates and a smoky gray coating.
  
  

  Gray rot develops when the soil is waterlogged and acidified.

If the leaves of the viburnum Buldenezh turn yellow and the bush dries and withers, the fight against ailments is carried out with the help of copper sulfate, Bordeaux mixture and the preparations Fundazol, Topaz and Strobi. Spraying is carried out at intervals of 2-3 weeks during the growing season, all affected parts are cut off and destroyed.

What to do if viburnum Buldenezh grows poorly

Buldenezh is characterized by very rapid growth, so slow development indicates the presence of diseases or poor quality conditions. First of all, you need to inspect the bush and check whether there are red dots on the leaves of the viburnum, whitish coating or dark spots.

If diseases and pests are detected, treatment is carried out. But if the shrub looks healthy, poor growth may be due to lack of moisture. In sunny areas and when there is a lack of natural precipitation, it is necessary to water the crop as the soil dries out.

Why does viburnum Buldenezh not bloom?

The lack of flowering in ornamental viburnum is usually associated with mistakes made during care. The following have a negative impact on decorativeness:

• insufficient watering, Buldenezh does not have enough resources for flowering;
• lack of fertilizing - mineral deficiency is especially harmful to plants on poor soils;
• diseases and pests, as in the case of slow growth, in the absence of flowering, you need to inspect the bush and make sure that there are no insects or fungal infections on the leaves.

Overly thickened bushes experience problems with decorativeness. In the absence of pruning, Buldenezh grows too many shoots, and all the nutrients are used to maintain the green mass.

Pests of viburnum Buldenezh and their control

Several pests pose a threat to ornamental shrubs:

• viburnum leaf beetle - the pest appears on the plant in late spring or early summer and completely eats the green leaves down to the veins;
  
  

  The leaf beetle lays eggs on shoots in the fall, so the first treatment should be carried out in early spring

• lobed moth - a yellow-green caterpillar that eats the buds and flower ovaries of viburnum, producing two generations per season;
  
  

  The viburnum moth is especially active in May and June

In case of minor damage, insect control can be carried out using a soap solution or infusion of wood ash. In case of a strong invasion, it is better to treat the Buldenezh viburnum from pests with Karbofos, Actellik and other insecticides. Spraying is carried out according to the instructions, usually before flowering, after it, or after another 2-3 weeks.

How to fight aphids on viburnum Buldenezh

The black aphid deserves special mention; it accumulates on the stems in large numbers and sucks the juices out of the plant. The leaves of the viburnum Buldenezh curl, and then dry out and fall off. Young shoots also become deformed and dry out.

Pest control is carried out using a soap solution, as well as Iskra and Inta-Vir. Treatments are carried out twice with an interval of 10-12 days, starting in May.

Black aphids lay eggs in the bark of Buldenezh and begin to harm the bush with the arrival of spring

What to plant next to viburnum Buldenezh

Buldenezh goes well in the garden with many trees and shrubs. Successful neighbors for her will be:

• conifers - spruce, thuja, fir and pine;
• birch, linden, oak and rowan;
• barberry;
• paniculate hydrangea with lush and bright inflorescences;
• light or dark lilac.

When planting Buldenezh next to other plants, it is necessary to leave at least 1.5 m of free space between crops.

Conclusion

Viburnum Buldenezh is a very beautiful and fairly unpretentious shrub with high frost resistance. The plant is suitable for planting in moist soil, develops quickly and looks bright in the garden in early summer.

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