Three Japanese ornamental cherries in Emden - city is planning new plantings!

Three Japanese ornamental cherries in Emden - city is planning new plantings!

Vogelsangzwinger, Emden, Deutschland - In Emden, three Japanese ornamental cherries had to be felled on the bird's wand. The felling had become necessary because a massive fungal attack made the trees traffic uncertain. An expert opinion had confirmed the worrying state of the trees. With a trunk circumference of over 120 centimeters, the ornamental cherries fell under the Emder tree protection statute.

The felling had already been announced in October, but without specific mention of the ornamental cherries. The city has already developed plans to close the gaps caused by the felling by "adequate new plantings". The planting of high -stems with a height of three to four meters is planned. The costs for these replacement plantings are not yet known and depend on the tender.

replacement plantings and insect -friendly varieties

The new cherries are said to be insect -friendly varieties with open flowers to facilitate access to nectar and pollen for bees and other insects. The plantings are planned as soon as it permits the weather conditions, presumably in spring or at the latest in the next autumn, such as nwzonline

In connection with the care of cherry trees, it is important to take measures against pests and diseases in good time. The Monilia disease, which can lead to the top door, among other things, threatens many stone fruit trees. The best measure for combating is the timely pruning, with the optimal time for stone fruit after harvesting in summer.

For new plantings, it is recommended to select less susceptible varieties, such as the types of sour cherries 'Morina', 'Safir', 'Gerema', 'Carneol' and 'Morelle Fire', like My beautiful garden . Preventive measures and regularly measured cuts can significantly reduce the susceptibility to these diseases.

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