Far Eastern cedar. Briefly about the main thing

Cedar differs from other types of coniferous trees primarily in that Only from its cones can you get tasty and healthy seeds, popularly called nuts. In the Far East, by the way, they are much larger than in the Siberian. This vital food for many taiga animals is also enjoyed by people. Besides wood material Cedar makes very good quality wood: you can build houses and make durable furniture.

Far Eastern cedar - This is a long-lasting frost-resistant plant. It can live up to 600 years! Although it is not always possible to successfully grow it in warmer climates. There are tree diseases that are not found in the taiga, but in the central regions or the south they spread easily and can kill a still immature seedling. At the age of three years it can become very dangerous for cedar microscopic fungus fusarios. You can fight this unpleasant microorganism using a solution of potassium permanganate, garlic infusion, and wood ash diluted in water.

For the first three to four years, small cedars grow slowly and require special attention. Then growth accelerates, and the trunk becomes woody and becomes almost invulnerable to pests.

Cedar can be grown from a nut. But you will have to wait quite a long time for a tasty and abundant harvest. Common wild plant produces the first cones only after the 20th year of life. Unless the breeding scientists develop some kind of cultivated variety.

If you decide to grow Far Eastern cedar, remember that it does not need loosening or fertilizer. Only mulching and moderate watering in dry weather.