Backfill the hole carefully—if the soil is too tight, the roots may suffocate. Set down a inch layer of mulch or compost to retain soil moisture. Water your tree twice a week until it is established. Emerald Green Arborvitae thrive in full sun but can grow in partial shade as well. Too much shade will lead to sparse growth. To flourish, these trees need at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Emerald Green Arborvitae fare better in dry, cool climates. If the air is too humid, they may be susceptible to a fungal disease.
However, once established, Emerald Green Arborvitae are moderately drought-resistant and are cold hardy, able to tolerate snow and ice. These trees are highly adaptable, able to live in a variety of different soil types. However, their preference is consistently moist, well-drained loamy soils with neutral or alkaline pH levels in the range of By doing the right thing, your Arborvitae plants will thrive and prosper even in the heat of summer, and you can enjoy them all year round.
I accept the Privacy Policy. Hi and thanks. I have 24 of them. Many I had to replace. In NC it's all clay. I dug big holes but other problems too much water and they turn yellow or die. I'm exhausted and desperate for help. I dug a drench to help drain.
The water better just last week. Will appreciate any help. Covering it causes this to happen even worse as moisture gets caught up inside. I use wilt stop on the Southside only and follow instructions exactly.
I've kept 23 from burning at all over 4 Wisconsin winters. Additionally, Rich in comment above is correct about using plant tone over holly tone. You said it Hollytone, don't feed them Hollytone its made to acidify the soil, do you have alkaline soil use pine bark not Hollytone.
The acidifier in Hollytone is toxic and kills soil bacteria needed to feed the trees, Espoma told me this. I planted my arborvitae trees3 years ago, they have grown a few inches but not much more. I planted them right beside a chain link fence and they are around 2 feet apart.
They get plenty of sun and I water them still like every other day. Can I cut the top off an arborvitae? Arborvitaes do not need to be topped. Pruning the top off an arborvitae halts vertical growth and creates a large, unsightly area lacking green needles. Is Miracle Grow good for arborvitae? Arborvitae can handle compacted, wet soil, as well as highly alkaline conditions.
You may still find it necessary to apply a fertilizer, such as Miracle-Gro, to help the tree reach its full potential, which can range from 10 to 30 feet tall, according to University of Illinois Extension.
Do arborvitae have deep roots? The root systems of arborvitae are generally shallow depending on the variety and they may spread to the drip line edges of the branches. The major root depth of a large arborvitae variety can reach inches deep, while roots of a smaller variety such as Emerald Green, reach 8 inches deep. How close can you plant arborvitae to your house?
An arborvitae shrub usually spreads to a width of about 15 feet when fully grown, so planting it about 7 or 8 feet from a house, or half it's mature width, is ideal. How tall does a emerald green arborvitae get? Whereas some cultivars of Leyland cypress reach at least 60 feet at maturity, 'Emerald Green' arborvitae usually reaches just 12 to 14 feet in height. Will my arborvitae come back? They have a spread of around feet at maturity.
Plant in the fall for best results. It helps reduce the stress from the hotter months while it is getting established. It grows best in zones Emerald Green Arborvitae should be planted in acidic, rich, well drained soil.
They prefer full sun to partial shade, needing a minimum of four hours of unfiltered sunlight a day. Planting them feet apart will create a natural and attractive privacy screen. Each plant needs enough air circulation to limit the growth of fungi.
Emerald Green Arborvitae should be watered twice a week for the first few months after planting.
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