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Catalpa is considered an ornamental plant and up to 35 of its varieties can be counted. The tree has a thick, round crown, and the height of the trunk can be up to 20 meters. It blooms mainly in June - July, and the fruits are stored all winter.
Catalpa it needs care, like any decorative tree, however, if you provide everything it needs, it will grow quickly, bloom magnificently and decorate your garden or yard.
In order to plant a tree, use an area with a lot of sunlight. You need to choose a place where groundwater flows deeply so that the roots of the tree do not start to rot. In addition, it is desirable that the tree is not permanently located in a place where there are strong winds. Especially at a young age, it can break.
If you plan to plant several trees, you need to make large gaps between them, since catalpa needs a lot of space. It is best to leave a distance of 4-5 meters between trees. Then they will be able to grow normally and will not overshadow each other.
What you need to know when landing?
For the tree, you need to dig a hole 1 meter deep. The diameter should be from 50 to 70 centimeters. During planting, you need to add fertilizers, for example, you can use such as:
- Peat;
- Ash;
- Potassium;
- Superphosphate;
- Humus.
After the humus has been placed at the bottom of the pit, it is necessary to plant a tree, cover it with earth and water it with water. Catalpa loves water very much, so it needs frequent watering, especially when there is a drought. It is then that she needs the most careful care, because she can dry out. It is necessary to use 1 buckets of water for 2 tree. If the weather is cool, then you should water the catalpa up to 4 times a month, this will be enough for it.
How to cut branches correctly?
Do not allow the branches to be very wide, as this weighs the tree down. It is recommended to leave 4-5 of the largest branches, and cut the others. In general, pruning is carried out in autumn, just before the onset of the first frosts, so that the branches do not break under the weight of snow. However, sanitary pruning is necessary constantly. You should regularly inspect the tree and cut off diseased and broken branches. For this, it is recommended to use secateurs. Thanks to him, it is possible to trim all the branches accurately and quickly.
Catalpa will become a real decoration of your garden, since it lives for many years, so you can not worry about the decorations of the garden. In addition, an adult tree will not need such care as a young seedling, so you will not have to spend a lot of time.
