Thuja gets brown buds

Why does the thuja get brown buds?

The brown buds are actually not buds, but dried seed heads. They occur when the tree of life has had to exert too much force to bloom and form seeds. He then has no more resources to ripen the seeds.

You can prevent this by using the Cut thuja like thisthat no flowers and later seeds can develop. Alternatively, cut off part or all of the inflorescences after the flowering period.

As a rule, it is not desirable that the thuja anyway Seeds forms, but it should put its strength in the sprouting of new shoots. The seed is not used for the propagation of the tree of life. He's going over Cuttings increased.

• Cut thuja before flowering
• later remove inflorescences
• Remove seeds

Brown buds are harmless

If the gardener discovers brown buds on the thuja hedge, there is no need to take any action.

The brown "buds" are more of a blemish and do not damage the tree of life.

Cut off brown spots

Thuja is very easy to cut, just doesn't like it when it is cut into the old wood. There it will not drive out again.

You can remove brown shoots at any time. However, you should check beforehand whether diseases or pests may have caused the tan. Sometimes strong sunlight and too little water also lead to brown shoots.

With brown buds, however, you need not be concerned. You can simply cut off these blemishes if the sight bothers you. This can also be useful to give the tree of life more strength for the development of new shoots.