In order to properly plan the cultivation of certain species of trees on the site, you must always take into account their maximum size. Over time, not only the crown, but also the underground part of plants increases. A feature of the spruce root system is its strong branching. Therefore, special attention should be given to the choice of a site for planting spruce .
Root system of common spruce
When asked about the roots of spruce, you can answer that they are horizontally located, densely intertwined with each other and form a powerful network. The bulk of the roots (85.5%) is concentrated in the upper soil layer at a depth of 1-9 cm. Only 2% of the roots reach a depth of 30-50 cm.
Selection of a place for planting coniferous trees
The volume of the root system of pine, thai and spruce is twice that of plants. In this regard, the sites for their planting will occupy a considerable area. For the roots of pine, fir and spruce is characterized by aggressiveness, which is expressed in their broad dense growth. Because of this, almost no plants can grow in a 3-4 m radius.
When selecting and preparing a site for planting coniferous trees, the following recommendations should be adhered to:
- plants belong to the shade-loving, therefore the site must be shady;
- The soil is best selected from clayey or sandy;
- in the planting pit it is recommended to make drainage 15-20 cm thick from rubble, broken brick and sand;
- trees should be planted as far as possible from buildings and structures in order to avoid collision of roots with the walls of the basement;
- The transplantation is carried out very carefully, trying to preserve as much of the roots as possible.
Thus, if you want to grow coniferous trees in your area, you will need to take into account the characteristics of the root system when planting them. This will in the future enjoy the beauty of plants and the purity of the air.