Can Thuja Smaragd also be cared for in a bucket?
Thuja Smaragd can not only be kept as a hedge or solitary in the garden, but also in a sufficiently large container. The tree of life then only has to be watered and fertilized more frequently.
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How do you water thuja emerald properly?
Like all trees of life, Thuja Smaragd does not tolerate completely dry or waterlogged soil. Water regularly, especially in the first few years - even in winter if it has been dry for a long time.
Prevent waterlogging by creating drainage before planting so that the rainwater can drain away.
What should be considered when fertilizing thuja emerald?
It is common on a well-prepared soil Fertilize not mandatory. It is usually sufficient if you bring the tree of life with you in the spring Coniferous fertilizer supply. It is even better to compost and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) admit. A mulch blanket made from bark mulch is also a good fertilizer.
Use mineral fertilizers with caution. These can very quickly lead to over-fertilization. Fertilize with Epsom salt is only necessary if the tree of life has been shown to be deficient in magnesium.
When and how do you cut the tree of life correctly?
Thuja emerald grows especially in height. This type of thuja stays rather slim on the sides. Cut is therefore only necessary in moderation.
It can be cut all year round, except on days with frost or strong sunlight.
Never cut into the old wood because the thuja will not sprout there again. You can shorten the tree of life however you like.
What diseases and pests to watch out for?
- Root rot
- Instinct death
- Pest infestation (leaf miner)
Root rot and dieback are caused by Fungal attack triggered. The spread of the fungal spores is favored by too dense vegetation and soils with waterlogging. However, a fungal attack can hardly be completely prevented.
the Leaf miner only needs to be combated if the infestation is very severe.
Why does thuja turn emerald brown?
If the needles become the, it is often because the soil is too dry. But other problems can also lead to brown needles:
- Overfertilization
- sunburn
- Road salt
- Pest infestation
- Fungal attack
The tree of life gets black needles when there is a lack of manganese.
How hardy is the tree of life?
Thuja Smaragd is absolutely hardy as soon as the tree of life has grown well. You should protect very young plants from too much winter sun and, to be on the safe side, lay a mulch cover over the root ball before winter.
Tips
Thuja emerald often does not do well in the hedge and shows a lot of brown spots. The reason for this is often that the tree of life was planted too densely. Thuja Smaragd needs more space for its roots than, for example, Thuja Brabant.
