Location, planting time and more (tree of life)

Which location is suitable for thuja emerald?

Thuja Smaragd likes it sunny to partially shaded. The tree of life does not thrive well in the shade. The beautiful green color doesn't really come into its own here either.

Is thuja emerald suitable for a hedge?

You can plant thuja emerald as a hedge. However, the growth is very slim, so that the thuja hedge does not become opaque so quickly. In addition, Thuja Emerald needs a bigger one Plant spacingso that the roots can develop properly.

What should the substrate be like?

• Loose soil
• not too wet, but water-storing
• only slightly sour
• slightly humic

When is the best time to plant?

The best Planting time is the spring. Then the thuja have enough time to develop a lot of roots and to become frost hardy before winter.

What is the planting distance?

Thuja emerald should not be placed as densely as other types of thuja. That should be in the hedge

distance at least 60 cm, better still 80 cm. A distance of one meter is sufficient as a single tree.

How do you prepare the ground?

Loosen the soil well and remove all thickenings, old roots, stones, etc. You should also mix heavy clay soils with sand. If the soil is damp, create a drainage system.

Mix compost, mature manure and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) under the potting soil.

How Do You Plant Thuja Emerald Properly?

Dig a planting hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Create a planting trench for a hedge.

Insert the thuja emerald and fill the trench or planting hole with substrate. Step on earth. It is cheap if you have one Pouring edge leave.

After planting, the arborvitae is well watered for several weeks. Fertilize is only necessary if the soil has not been improved with compost or you have planted bare-root thuja emerald.

How do you propagate the tree of life?

the Multiplication takes place via cuttings (cracks) or seeds. The best time for propagation via cuttings is midsummer.

When does thuja emerald bloom?

The flowering period is in April and May. The fruits are ripe in September or October.

Can the tree of life be transplanted?

Transplanting Thuja emerald can only be used while the tree of life is still very young. In larger trees, the roots are very pronounced and cannot be dug up without damage.