Choosing ornamental shrubs for the Moscow region

The choice of ornamental shrubs for a summer residence should be based not only on their external attractiveness, but also on the conditions in which the culture will grow. For example, ornamental shrubs for the Moscow region must meet a number of specific conditions.

In the Moscow region, it is cold for almost half a year. Already in November, the first frosts appear, and a clear warming often occurs only in April, and even in May. Throughout the year, the temperature ranges from -30 to +35 degrees, and these changes occur quite often and suddenly.

When choosing ornamental shrubs for the Moscow region there are several options worth paying attention to.

• European forsythia begins to bloom in early March - beautiful flowers, painted in a rich yellow color, appear on it along the entire length of the branches, which, after flowering, are replaced by leaves somewhere in late April. The height of the bush reaches a couple of meters, while the diameter can be up to 3 meters. In its shape, forsythia most likely resembles a hemisphere. The culture feels great in partial shade and is not afraid of limiting the incoming moisture. If you regularly carry out the necessary care, then the shrub will delight the owners up to 70 years. For landing, it is better to choose a well-lit area that is not penetrated by winds.

• Three-bladed luizeaniya begins to bloom in May with pinkish flowers, and in autumn it changes the neutral green color of the foliage to bright orange. Flowering continues for three weeks. The height of the culture ranges from 2 to 3 meters. Although the plant can cope with low temperatures, waking up too early in spring can damage the shoots.

• Japanese quince flowers in May and June, approximately 20 days. The flowers appear in beautiful snow-white, pink and bright orange shades, ranging in size from 3 to 5 centimeters. The culture is also characterized by the presence of sharp thorns. Somewhere in October, fruits ripen either orange or yellowish. In shape, quince resembles a cross between an apple and a pear, weighing up to 45 grams. On one bush, a gardener can collect about several kilograms of fruits, which are then processed into jams, preserves and other sweets. Quince feels good in clay areas with high humidity, as well as sandy. Moreover, the peculiarity of the culture is the ability to enrich the soil to prevent erosion.

• Beautiful Bodiniera Profusion easily withstands the temperatures of the Moscow region and pleases the owners throughout the year. Its height reaches 3 meters, and its diameter is half a meter smaller.The color of the leaves changes from green to yellow-orange throughout the year. The flowers appear small in size, painted in beautiful shades of purple. In September, fruits appear, the diameter of which does not exceed 4 millimeters, and the color varies over the months from green to deep purple.

• Common lilac can stretch up to a height of almost 8 meters. Flowering begins at the junction of May and June. The culture tolerates both high and low temperatures equally well. She feels great on almost any soil, except for clay and swampy.

• Wangutta spirea height does not exceed a couple of meters. It has a beautiful crown with hanging branches. Flowering begins in June or July and is realized in the form of snow-white inflorescences. By the way, under satisfactory weather conditions, spirea can bloom twice a year. In the fall, the culture has decorative fruits, and the leaves are painted in a beautiful burgundy shade. The plant prefers dry sandy soil and is not afraid of the lack of abundant sun. In principle, spiraea can also develop on wet soils.

• Star action characterized by the presence of rough leaves covered with fine hairs. From July to August, the plant is covered with beautiful flowers with a wide variety of shades - from white to crimson. In October, fruits already appear on the branches. Deytsia feels good both alone and in the vicinity of lilacs, hydrangeas and other crops. It is often used to decorate hedges and a variety of compositions.

Each shrub needs special care.

• European forsythia will surely survive the frosts, if you use mulch, and also pre-lower the branches to the surface, allowing them to find themselves under a layer of snow. In the spring, the old mulch is destroyed, the shrub is fed with mineral and organic fertilizers, and is also sprinkled with a layer of humus or manure. Immediately, the rejuvenation process is carried out - dried branches, as well as tops, are cut off.
• Louiseania it is customary to wrap it up before cold weather so that the tips of the shoots and buds do not freeze, besides, the root collar does not melt. It is necessary to water the plant only while it is in color. It is worth pruning the bushes regularly in order to maintain a beautiful shape and prevent a situation when some branches interfere with the development of others. When the flowers have fallen off, the luiseania branches should be shortened by two-thirds.
• In the case of Japanese quince, it is important to remove shoots that are more than five years old in time. In addition, to prevent thickening, experts recommend leaving no more than 20 branches in total. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, and when the fruits are already fully formed, you can add phosphorus and potassium. For the winter, the quince is wrapped in spruce branches or covered with a special shield.

• The lilac after the end of flowering, it is important to prune the inflorescences - this will increase the splendor of the bush for the next year. For the first three years, the culture does not require additional fertilization if the fertilizing was carried out during planting. During cold weather, additional shelter is not required.
• Spirea requires regular pruning of inflorescences, the flowering of which is over, which is carried out not only for health purposes, but also for the decoration of the bush. Before the onset of the cold months, spirea should be wrapped in peat and foliage, that is, mulching. It should be added that if the shoot freezes, then it should be cut off immediately and not worried - with the onset of warming, it will recover.
• Star action will do without mulch, but before the cold weather it will have to be covered with spruce branches or other non-woven material so that the "paws" are pressed to the surface. Watering the plant is enough from one to three times a month, and pruning when flowering ends or in order to avoid thickening.

When placing shrubs on the site, there are a few tips to follow.

• It is necessary to place crops on the site depending on which crops prefer light, and which will feel good in the shade. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to the attractive appearance of the shrub, and to its proper development and growth.
• In addition, the overall picture should be taken into account. For example, if the territory of the garden plot cannot boast of significant dimensions, then you should not purchase tall and lush samples.
• For the formation of a hedge, it is worth choosing shrubs with a size from small to medium, covered with a dense crown. This, by the way, can even be cultures characterized by the presence of thorns. For an arch or decorating a gazebo, you should choose climbing varieties.

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