How fast does the thuja grow?

How fast does thuja grow?

Not all thuja species grow at the same rate. Some are very fast growing while others take longer to become large and dense.

Depending on the variety, the tree of life grows between 20 and 40 cm per year. The prerequisite is a favorable location, a good plant substrate and the right care.

For example, if a thuja is in the shade, it will only grow very slowly and will not form a high, opaque hedge as quickly.

Accelerate growth of thuja

The growth of the thuja can only be accelerated to a limited extent. As a basis, choose a good location and prepare the soil well before planting:

• sunny to partially shaded location
• somewhat sheltered from the wind
• deeply loosened soil
• Possibly. Drainage to protect against waterlogging
• liming if the soil is too acidic
• Compost, dung and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) incorporate

If these conditions are met, the tree of life will grow quickly.

Be careful with fertilizing

Many gardeners believe that adding plenty of fertilizer can speed up growth. However, this is not always helpful. The tree of life does not tolerate over-fertilization.

If you use mineral fertilizers, a single fertilization in the spring is sufficient. Fertilize with Epsom salt is only necessary if the soil is demonstrably lacking in magnesium.

To do something good for the thuja hedge, it is better to use organic fertilizers such as compost, manure and horn shavings. Over-fertilization is therefore ruled out.

Which thuja grows the fastest?

As special fast growing variety is Thuja plicata Martin. It grows up to 40 cm in height per year and can reach heights of up to seven meters.

Also the one most commonly planted as a hedge Thuja Brabant With a growth of up to 30 cm per year, it is one of the fast-growing Thuja species.

Other varieties such as the popular one Thuja emerald grows up to 20 cm in height per year. It is considered a medium-slow growing thuja variety and is therefore more suitable for maintenance as a single tree than for the hedge.