The trees in question have nothing to do with bonsai or any special techniques for growing and managing woody plants. They are close relatives of species known from meadows, fields and forests that have dwarfism in their genes.
New varieties of miniature trees are worth your attention.Unlike exotics, such as oleander and Datura, they are frost-resistant and do not need to be wintered in special quarters.The crops do not need to be renewed every year, as is the case with annuals. Dwarf forms are considered durable and visually very attractive. And one more advantage: trees maintain moderate shoot growth even after many years, which is the basis for many years of cultivation in a container.
The trees make up for the lack of flowers with their original silhouette and interesting leaves.These times are yellow streaked, like in the pagoda dogwood 'Variegata', sometimes they are characterized by almost black leaves, like in the common beech and at other times they shine like wax, like in the varieties of palm maple. An additional advantage of (deciduous) trees is that their color changes continuously over many months - from lush green in spring to fiery red in autumn. Conifers also decorate the terrace in winter.
Trees can have a very diverse form of growth, which is why they appeal to a very wide audience. The picturesquely falling crown is created by the 'Dissectum' palm maple.This variety works reliably, especially in modern stylized assumptions.The substrate in the pot can be covered with colored granules or gravel. This simple procedure will not only decorate the containers, but also protect the soil against rapid loss of moisture.
An example of some crops proves that even after a dozen or so years the height of plants can still remain within one or two meters. Spherical or creeping forms grafted on a tall trunk can be varied by planting bulbs underneath them, which are decorated with colorful flowers in spring.They can accompany e.g. junipers and pines, which do not require too abundant watering.
To make the care of trees easier, it is worth growing them in special water-storing containers. Thanks to this, we will significantly reduce the frequency of irrigation. JIf additionally at the beginning of the season we supply the substrate not with liquid fertilizer, but with long-acting fertilizer for potted plants in granules or sticks, plant care will be limited to the minimum necessary.For the trees to survive the winter without the slightest damage he alth, the root ball should be protected against freezing. For this purpose, place the pots against the wall of the building (house) and wrap them tightly with an insulating mat.It can be, for example, jute.
Please note that the pots should also be secured underneath.It's best to put them on a piece of polystyrene.The top of the pot should be covered with mulch, especially in those containers where bulbs are planted.
