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The rocky Munglow juniper is one of the most beautiful evergreen shrubs, which is capable of not only ennobling the land. The seedling has medicinal properties. A feature is high growth, pyramidal shape and original needles, which in appearance resemble scales tightly adjacent to each other. In nature, it occurs on rocky soils or on mountain slopes located at an altitude of 2700 m above sea level.
Description of Munglow Rock Juniper
If we consider the description and photo of the rocky Munglow juniper, then it should be noted that this variety is capable of stretching up to 18 m in height and reaching 2 m in girth. In urban conditions, Munglou is much thinner and lower. The formation of the crown of the rocky Munglaw begins from the very base. The shape is conical; in the process of growth and development, it begins to round. Young shoots are usually light blue or bluish green.
Juniper leaves are opposite, resemble scales tightly adjacent to each other, can be ovoid or rhombic in shape. Leaves can be of several colors:
- blue-gray;
- dark green;
- bluish green.
The needle-shaped needles are 2 mm wide and 12 mm long. After abundant flowering, fruits appear in the form of balls of dark blue color. In the appeared cones there are seeds up to 0.5 cm in diameter, of a red-brown hue.
Munglow Juniper in Landscaping
According to the description, Moonglow juniper has an attractive appearance, as a result of which it is increasingly used in the design of land plots. Munglow appears not only in single, but also in group plantings, in heather or rocky gardens. With the help of juniper, you can update the alley, decorate the summer garden, use it as a central composition in conjunction with flower bushes.
The crown of the rocky Munglaw juniper is clear, from a geometric point of view, correct. Often, juniper is used as a background and other plant species are planted in front of it, making up whole compositions.
Planting and caring for the Munglow juniper
The Munglou juniper is easy to care for and is resistant to urban environments. It is important to understand that Rock Munglaw tolerates drought well, but cannot grow fully if the soil is waterlogged.
In case of prolonged drought, watering can be done, but no more than 3 times during the season. Young bushes are recommended to be watered with warm water in the evening.
The level of frost resistance depends entirely on the selected variety.
Seedling and planting plot preparation
Rocky juniper Munglow (juniperus scopulorum Moonglow) is planted in open ground in spring and used for this seedlings, which are 3-4 years old. The juniper must be completely healthy, free from damage and visible defects.Before planting in open ground, it is necessary to put the roots in water for a while, remove the damaged parts of the root system and then add a growth stimulator.
They begin to prepare the soil 1–2 weeks before the planned planting. This requires:
- Dig holes for each bush. They should be several times larger than the root system.
- Place a drainage layer of broken brick and sand on the bottom.
- Fill the hole 2/3 with nutrient soil.
After the place is prepared, you can plant the rocky Munglow juniper.
Landing rules
As a rule, junipers are planted outdoors in early spring. The place should be sunny. The occurrence of groundwater plays a huge role. The land should not be waterlogged, therefore, the waters should run deep. High varieties are recommended to be planted on fertile soils, in other cases it is better to give preference to small Munglou juniper - dwarf varieties.
In the process of planting planting material, the following recommendations are followed:
- the pit is made several times larger than the root system;
- the distance between dwarf varieties is 0.5 m, between large ones - 2 m;
- a drainage layer is laid on the bottom of each pit, using crushed stone or broken building bricks for this;
- seedlings are covered with a fertile mixture of sand, peat and turf.
After the rocky Munglow juniper is planted, it is watered abundantly, and the soil around it is mulched.
Watering and feeding
In order for the Munglow rocky juniper to grow and develop well, it is necessary to provide high-quality care, which includes not only the preparation of planting material and the correct choice of place, but also watering and feeding.
It is recommended to water an adult juniper no more than 3 times during the season. Munglaw grows well in drought, but can die if the soil is very waterlogged.
Only young bushes need feeding. As a rule, fertilizers should be applied at the end of April or at the beginning of May. For these purposes, you can use the following drugs:
- "Kemara-wagon";
- "Nitroammofosku".
Mulching and loosening
The Munglou rocky juniper will delight with its attractive appearance only if it is given due attention and quality care is provided. In the process of growth, it is necessary to timely remove weeds, which can not only slow down growth, but also take all nutrients from the soil. In order for the root system to receive the required amount of oxygen, the soil should be loosened. After each watering, the soil is mulched, as a result of which the moisture does not evaporate so quickly.
Trimming and shaping
As a rule, the Rocky Munglou juniper does not need to carry out activities for the formation and pruning of the crown. This is due to the fact that the juniper is naturally awarded with a correct and spectacular crown. Despite this, it is necessary to carry out sanitary pruning.
It is necessary not only to properly cut the bush, but also choose the right time for this. In most cases, sanitary pruning is carried out in early spring, until the moment when the juices begin to move. It is recommended to choose a rainy or cloudy day for work.
The first step is to remove all dry, damaged and diseased branches. It is also worth removing those that grow incorrectly and spoil the entire appearance. If necessary, you can independently control the height and diameter of the rocky Munglow juniper.It is important to take into account that when aligning the contours of the crown, you cannot shorten the branches by more than 20 mm.
Preparing for winter
Juniper of this variety is distinguished by a high level of frost resistance, but, despite this, in early spring, when the soil has not yet thawed, and the sun begins to shine brightly, there is a possibility that the needles will get burned. To avoid this, it is necessary to take care of Munglow's cover in advance.
This procedure can be carried out at the end of January or the end of February, but some gardeners prefer to do this before the onset of frost. It is recommended to use spruce branches. The shelter is removed after the soil has completely thawed. If there is a lot of snow on the branches in winter, they can break under its weight. In late autumn, it is recommended to tie the branches together using hemp twine or burlap strips for this purpose.
Reproduction of rocky juniper Moonglow
Considering the reviews about the rocky juniper Moonglow, it is worth noting that reproduction is carried out in several ways:
- layering;
- cuttings.
In the first case, only the creeping form of this variety can be obtained. Would need:
- Remove the needles from the stem.
- Fix the shoot on the soil surface.
Rooting will take place after 6-12 months. After the cuttings have taken root, they must be cut off from the parent juniper and transplanted to a permanent place of growth.
If you plan to propagate Munglow by cuttings, then the planting material should be harvested in the spring. In this case, semi-lignified shoots are selected along with the heel. Cuttings are rooted in greenhouses.
Diseases and pests
As practice shows, rocky juniper is exposed to fungal diseases, as a result of which it loses its attractive appearance, the branches gradually dry out and Munglou dies. In the early stages of detecting a fungus, it is recommended to immediately treat the juniper with a fungicide.
Drying of branches is a serious disease. In this case, you will need to remove all branches on which there are yellow needles and treat with a fungicide. With a strong lesion, the rocky Munglou juniper is completely dug up and burned along with the root system.
Conclusion
Juniper rock Munglaw, due to its attractive appearance, fell in love with designers. It is often used when registering land plots. Since Munglow is unpretentious in care, it can be grown not only by experienced, but also by novice gardeners.
