Deep roots or shallow roots? (Tree of life)

Thuja - shallow root or deep root?

• Thuja = shallow root
• extensive roots
• Root depth up to one meter and more
• Keep your distance from sidewalks

The tree of life is a shallow root. This means that you usually don't have to worry about the roots damaging utility lines underground.

the Root depth reaches up to one meter depending on the size and age of the thuja. The roots spread out like a plate. They are very fine at the edges and therefore easy to break off.

You should have enough sidewalks and patios Plant spacing keep. The roots can lift or pavement slabs over time Floor coverings to damage.

The roots of the thuja do not like transplanting

Once planted, thuja is reluctant to replant. The root system is very resentful of strong interventions. Therefore, think carefully about whether the planned location is really suitable.

is Transplanting inevitable, this will only be successful with very young trees of life. Here the roots are not as strong and can be dug up relatively undamaged.

Underplant thuja

Because of the wide branching it is very difficult for other plants to find enough space for their own root formation. Only smaller ones plants with few roots, such as summer flowers, have a chance here.

Dig up thuja roots

The ramified roots make it very difficult to find a Thuja hedge dig up. You need to dig around the tree at least three feet and deep to get the roots all the way out of the ground.

If the hedge is to be removed completely, it is worthwhile, at least for older Thuja, to commission a gardening company with this work. The specialists have the necessary equipment and dispose of the remains of the trees of life at the same time.