Sorbus domestica, also known as Sparrow, Sparrow or Sparrow Apple, is one of the wild fruit trees and is assigned to the rose family, Rosaceae. Its population is declining and it is now one of the rarest tree species in Germany.
How do I plant a spar correctly?
In order to successfully plant a spar (Sorbus domestica), you should dig a planting hole in autumn, insert the seedling, water it well, secure it with a support post and take anti-feeding measures. Regular watering and fungal prophylaxis are also important.
Planting time and site conditions
If you want to plant a spar in your garden, you should ideally do so in the fall. The winter moisture enables the young plant to have optimal contact with the soil and the activity of the roots of the sparrilla begins as early as March.
Seedlings in the form of container plants with a small ball are particularly recommended for planting in gardens.
Warm soil with a high lime content offers ideal conditions for the spar. You should avoid waterlogging Be sure to avoid young plants.
Adequate planting of sparrows
To plant a spar, dig a planting hole three times the size of the ball diameter, place the seedling in it and then fill the hole with good compost soil. After planting the young plants, it is essential to water them generously.
As a fast-growing plant, the spar needs a supporting stake for its weak shoot, such as a strong bamboo stick. The rod prevents the seedling from twisting due to weather conditions such as wind and provides stability.
Protection from feeding pests
To protect the sensitive roots and foliage of the sparrow from being eaten by mice and other rodents, browsing protection is suitable. Place a small wire basket with a size of 30 x 40 cm and a mesh size of 11 mm underground in the hole you have dug. The seedling can then be placed in the basket. As above-ground browsing protection, attach spirals of rabbit wire about 1 m high and about 30 cm wide to the support post.
Care tips and prophylaxis
The spar is still quite sensitive when it is growing, so it should be watered regularly in the planting year and the following year. Also remove bushes, herbs and other plants growing in the immediate vicinity, as these can hinder the growth of the sparrow.
Sorbus domestica, like many members of the rose family, is susceptible to scab fungi, but also to bark cancer.
A broad-spectrum fungicide applied regularly in the first few years of growth can help against fungal diseases.
