White fir, photo and description of which will be presented later in the article, belongs to the Pine family. This plant is among the ornamental. It is quite often used for landscaping personal plots. This is a very beautiful tree and quite unpretentious. However, it has some disadvantages, for example, low frost resistance. In addition, fir does not feel well in regions with dry air and places where there is a lot of gas pollution.
Description of white fir
Fir is a monoecious plant, which is among the evergreen and heat-loving trees. It has a tap root system that goes quite deep into the ground. Young plants have a smooth and thin bark. Specifically, in this species, the bark differs in that it has a lighter shade and does not darken over time. On a fir, the branches are arranged horizontally, ringed,they are covered with flat, entire needles. In winter, they do not change their color.
All firs are wind pollinated. After that, seeds begin to form on the trees, which, when ripe, throw off the stiff scales. The seeds are released, and only the stems remain on the trees. If you properly care for fir and choose a comfortable place for it to grow, then it can live for about three hundred years. In its natural environment, it can be found in Korea, China, the Far East.
Planting fir
White fir is propagated by seedlings. They can be placed outdoors when they are four years old. It is better if the landing takes place in April, but this is not the most favorable time. The ideal moment is the end of August and the beginning of September. It is recommended to plant fir on a cloudy, and preferably on a rainy day. Particular attention should be paid to the place where you plan to place the seedlings. The soil must be fertile and well-drained. Loamy soil is considered ideal.
As for the place, it should be a shadow or partial shade. Especially welcome are such places where there will be a reservoir near the fir.
White fir: care
Caring for seedlings is not that difficult. Soil loosening should be carried out periodically, which is carried out only after watering. And also be sure to remove all existing weeds. The near-stem soil is recommended to be mulched. The diameter of the mulch should be50 centimeters. For this, it is recommended to use wood chips, peat or sawdust. However, note that the mulch should not be too close to the root collar.
The first two or three years after planting, fir does not need to be fed, but later fertilizers will have to be applied. In the spring, about 125 grams of "Kemira Universal" is brought into the near-trunk soil. White fir does not need frequent watering, rain will be enough for her.
Do not forget that trees need pruning and fir as well. The procedure should be carried out in the spring, while the juice has not yet begun to move. It is necessary to remove all damaged and dried branches, as well as form a beautiful crown. For pruning, use well-sharpened garden shears.
Properties of fir
Fir is a special plant whose wood does not contain resinous substances. It is often used to build ships or make various musical instruments. In addition, a very valuable balm can be prepared from fir bark, and fir oil can be prepared from branches and needles. Also, various decoctions are prepared from the bark and needles, which can lower the acidity of the stomach, increase human efficiency, positively affect the immune system, and also relieve severe toothache.
Fir resin is also valued, which is a good antiseptic. It is often used in folk medicine to lubricate wounds, cuts, abrasions and various ulcers. Previously, Americans quite actively used fir resin tocure diseases such as bronchitis, otitis media, tuberculosis, various types of coughs and more.
Fir extract and its benefits
Fir extract contains many medicines that are used for rheumatism, the treatment of infectious diseases, acute heart failure. Cellular fir juice is considered very useful, which is necessary:
- to stimulate hematopoiesis;
- strengthen the immune system, restore the protective function of the body;
- prevention for cardiovascular disease and cancer;
- prevent hypertension;
- restoring the excretory system;
- normalization of the intestines and stomach.
It can also act on a person's condition in stressful situations. On sale you can find pure fir juice or buy a ready-made phytococktail.
It is better to buy the second option, since pure fir juice is still forbidden to use.
You should also pay attention to the essential oil of fir. It can have a positive effect even in cases where pharmaceutical preparations are powerless. For example, it can slow down and sometimes even stop the growth of cancer cells.
Oil differs from drugs in that it does not decompose, but immediately enters the bloodstream. Its main component is camphor. In medicine, fir oil is considered a unique remedy that has antiseptic and bactericidal properties, can relieve various pain, inflammation, strengthenthe body, soothe and tone. This product is valued not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. It is used in the fight against acne, lichen, furunculosis. Fir also helps to relieve swelling, smoothes even the deepest wrinkles well, and can help eliminate warts.
Rules for the use of fir
Despite all the benefits of fir, you need to use it, given a few rules.
- If you chose fir treatment, then you need to stop drinking alcohol.
- If you notice that you have an individual intolerance to fir, then you should immediately abandon preparations with its content so as not to harm the body even more.
- Patients diagnosed with epilepsy, gastric ulcer or gastritis should not be treated with fir.
- Also, this component is contraindicated in small children, women during pregnancy and lactation.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose as this may cause an allergic reaction, itching, swelling, redness of the skin.
Red Book
Many are interested in the question: why is white fir in the Red Book? This is not surprising, since this tree is widely used in medicine, cosmetology, various products are made from its wood. Therefore, in the wild, cutting down of this particular plant is quite often carried out. The number of species begins to decrease, this leads to the fact that the plant becomes unique.
