Possible locations
A solitary existence only makes sense if the gold league has enough space to develop. If a part of its crown has to be removed after years for reasons of space, it doesn't look nice. Therefore, make sure you have the following measurements in good time before planting:
- one height from 2-3 m is possible
- extends up to 2 m in width
- annual growth is between 30 and 60 cm
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A sunny location is also a guarantee that the gold league will be beautifully colored. Pattern retains and does not turn green. The Goldliguster can also be planted in a large container.
Upbringing
A gold league as a solitaire requires a stable branch structure. In order for it to develop appropriately, you have to go through the wood at a young age Cut raising.
- raise with 7 - 12 shoots
- Cut back small privet to 15 cm when planting
- leave strong shoots
- Remove weak shoots completely
- slim down new shoots in the following year
Promote branching
Not only one hedge, even a solitaire can benefit from rich branching. That is why a gold liguster standing alone is regularly cut back from a height of 50 cm. Two cuts a year are ideal, at the end of February and in June after flowering. This not only cuts back healthy shoots, but also removes dead, damaged and annoying branches.
Maintain shape
In addition to the two cutbacks, you can always use scissors to shorten branches sticking out of the shape.
care
A gold liguster as a solitaire is looked after in the same way as a privet hedge. He is given an organic at least once a year in the spring Slow release fertilizerfertilized. Regular fertilizers during the growing season are also possible. A bucket specimen even has to be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer in several stages.
The Goldliguster likes it moderately moist, but not too wet. Here must be poured as needed.
High trunk
A nice way to cultivate gold ligusters as a solitaire is the shape of a Hochstämmchens. Since the gold liguster seldom drives out a straight trunk, nor can it be trained to do so by tying it up, the desired shape is achieved through refinement. Refined and raised high trunks are offered for sale in the trade.
