Coniferous trees are a welcome change in the garden and provide fresh greenery even in winter. Some species even change the needle color in autumn and take on a kind of “winter color”. However, the conifer species needs to be carefully selected because many gardeners plant the trees in too small a location due to ignorance.
How do you plant conifers correctly?
To plant conifers, select a suitable location, dig a planting pit twice the size of the root ball, mix the excavated material with compost (€43.00 at Amazon) and horn shavings, insert the tree, fill the soil firmly and water thoroughly. The best time to plant is in spring or early fall.
Which location should you choose for the conifer?
Where you place your conifer depends entirely on the species you choose. Most species require a sunny or at least bright place, only the yew tree tolerates shade well. Larch and pine need full sun, while spruce and fir still thrive in partial shade.
Which soil is suitable for planting conifers?
The needs of the different species also differ when it comes to soil. For example, pine, spruce, Douglas fir and larch are suitable for sandy, rather poor soils, but if the subsoil is humus and nutrient-rich, yew or fir are suitable.
Which planting time is particularly suitable for planting the conifer?
You should plant conifers either in spring between mid-March and early May or in early autumn between mid-August and mid-October.
What planting distance should you keep?
The ideal planting distance depends on the specific species and variety as well as their expected growth height and width. Be sure to follow the recommendations and do not plant too densely - this promotes disease. You can only plant the trees more densely when planting hedges.
What is the best way to plant a conifer?
When planting the conifer, it is best to proceed as follows:
- Put the conifer tree in a bucket of water
- Dig a planting pit twice the size of the root ball
- Mix the excavated material with compost (€43.00 on Amazon) and horn shavings
- Insert conifer, fill in soil and tamp down thoroughly
- Shovel up the watering edge, water thoroughly
Can you transplant a conifer again?
If a conifer has not been in one location for more than five years, you can still transplant it. Pay attention to the root type. You can also try moving older specimens, but the tree may die as a result.
What is the best way to propagate a conifer?
Conifers can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Tip
The soil under conifers often becomes acidic over time, which is something you should keep in mind when planting under them. Plants growing here not only have to tolerate shade, but also a slightly acidic substrate.
