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Voskovnitsa (lat. Myrica) - a genus of shrubs and trees of the Voskovnicev family. The genus includes about 50 species, distributed mainly in Europe, Asia, Africa, South and North America. On the territory of Russia, the vase is found on Sakhalin, Kamchatka and the Primorsky Territory.
Characteristics of culture
Voskovnik is a deciduous or evergreen shrub or tree up to 20 m high. The leaves are simple, leathery, resinous-punctate, very fragrant, pointed at the tips, often with jagged edges, up to 12 cm long, arranged in a spiral manner. Flowers are small, male and female, as a rule, develop on different plants, are formed in the form of earrings.
The fruit is a composite drupe, often with a waxy coating, up to 0.5-0.6 cm in diameter, hanging on the branches throughout the winter. Voskovnitsa is an excellent fixer for sands, sometimes used to decorate wetlands and voids, since representatives of the genus accept almost all types of soils. Plants blend harmoniously into heather gardens.
Growing conditions
Well-lit areas for growing gorse are preferable, light partial shade is not prohibited. The culture does not put forward any requirements for soil conditions, it can grow on sandy areas, along the banks of reservoirs, in swampy areas and even heathers.
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live on the roots help plants survive on any type of soil. The culture does not differ in cold-resistant properties, some species are not able to withstand frosts below -5C.
Reproduction and planting features
Propagated by seeds, root shoots and green cuttings. The seed method is quite laborious, but effective. Before sowing, the seeds are stratified for three months. The seeds are kept in wet sand at a temperature of 10C. The cuttings are carried out in spring or summer. Cuttings before planting in the substrate are treated with growth stimulants, for example, "Kornevin".
Planting seedlings of culture is carried out in spring or autumn. Seedlings must be purchased only from specialized nurseries. Planting pits are prepared at least 2-3 weeks in advance. The root collar is not buried during planting. The distance between plants should be at least 90-100 cm. On heavy soils, drainage is recommended. To do this, a ten-centimeter layer of sand, gravel and crushed stone is laid on the bottom of the pit.
Care
Watering is carried out only in dry weather, 3-4 waterings per season is quite enough. Watering rate - 8-10 liters per plant. Young plants need more frequent watering. The culture has a positive attitude to feeding. Feeding is carried out once every two years, for these purposes the "Kemira-wagon" is ideal.
Loosening and weeding are no less important procedures for caring for the beetle. For the winter, the soil in the near-trunk zone is mulched with peat or dry foliage (5-6 cm layer). Preventive pruning is recommended; plants react to this procedure painlessly. It is resistant to diseases and pests.
