How far apart do you plant Thuja occidentalis?
Choosing a Planting Location
- For a shorter hedge, less than 8 feet tall, plant 3 feet apart.
- For a larger hedge or screen, plant 4 to 6 feet apart.
What can I plant next to Thuja?
Plants to Pair With Arborvitae The Society recommends planting hydrangea (Hydrangea; USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9), hardy blue holly (Ilex × meserveae; USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9) or the forest pansy (Cercis canadensis; USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 9).
Is Thuja occidentalis fast growing?
Growth Rate- Thuja occidentalis has a moderate growth rate. Unpruned it can reach up to 20′ to 40′ tall, but it can easily be kept as a hedge anywhere from 8-20′ tall. The growth rate of Thuja occidentalis depends somewhat on where it is planted, water, nutrients and light.
How far apart should you plant Thuja Green Giants?
Plant each tree about 8 feet apart from the tree that is diagonal from them. The trees in each row will be about 10-12 feet apart from each other. This will create a very dense privacy screen that you won’t need to maintain.
How fast do Thuja occidentalis grow?
This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.
What is the fastest growing privacy tree?
Cypress grows very quickly and does need to be trimmed regularly to keep it as a screen, but that also means it will become a screen quite fast.
What grows well next to conifers?
Since evergreen conifers afford texture and year-round color, woody ornamentals, like trees and shrubs are natural companion plants with their seasonal changes in appearance. Always bear in mind their ultimate size and mature visual appearance next to their conifer neighbors.
How do you take care of a Thuja tree?
Although they prefer slightly acidic soil, they adjust fine to soils that are alkaline and very acidic. After planting your Thuja Green Giant, keep the soil moist but not soggy or oversaturated. Thujas won’t do well if they sit in standing water, so avoid low areas of your yard where standing water could collect.
Do thuja Green Giants have invasive roots?
Are the roots invasive? Thuja Green Giant roots are not known to be invasive or aggressive.
How fast does thuja occidentalis grow?
How deep do Thuja roots go?
The major roots of a large arborvitae reach 18 to 24 inches deep, while the roots of smaller trees reach to 8 inches deep. Thuja Green Giant arborvitae (standishii x plicata) has replaced Leyland cypress as the landscaper’s plant of choice for an evergreen hedge or specimen tree.
How big should a Thuja occidentalis plant be?
Spacing depends on cultivar, but at least 2 feet (60 cm) for smaller varieties. See plant spread for a better idea of spacing for Eastern Arborvitae cultivars. If growing from seed then place half a dozen cones into a paper bag and leave in a sunny area to dry out.
What should spacing be for Thuja Green Giant arborvitea?
Thuja green giant arborvitae spacing is important so the landscape trees can grow to their maximum potential. If your soil is very compacted, you should consider tilling before digging the individual planting hole (s).
When to plant Thuja occidentalis Eastern Arborvitae plant?
Suitable Soil pH: neutral to alkaline. Sowing, planting, and Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or at the start of autumn. Spacing depends on cultivar, but at least 2 feet (60 cm) for smaller varieties. See plant spread for a better idea of spacing for Eastern Arborvitae cultivars.
How big of a hole do you need for a Thuja tree?
This is a 6″ post hole digger which is very good for planting the 32″ thuja trees. After deciding the location for the first thuja, we dug the hole. You don’t have to go deeper than 12″ for these small decorative trees. Twist the auger slowly making sure you go vertically.