When should Thuja be planted?

The best time to plant thuja trees is between early spring and late autumn. The only exception is balled and burlapped plants – the latest time they can be planted is mid-August. Do not plant your trees later than 6 weeks before the first freezes.

How far apart should Thuja be planted?

5-6 feet apart
Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae Spacing For a living privacy screen or hedge, a windbreak, or a snow break, position Green Giants 5-6 feet apart. Or better yet for a unique green giant hedge, plant them in two rows, 4 feet apart, with the trees staggered 8-15 feet apart within each row.

What soil is best for Thuja?

Thujas can adapt to a huge variety of different soil types, ranging from sandy to heavy with clay. Although they prefer slightly acidic soil, they adjust fine to soils that are alkaline and very acidic. After planting your Thuja Green Giant, keep the soil moist but not soggy or oversaturated.

What do I add to soil when planting arborvitae?

Arborvitae Growing Conditions Check drainage before planting an arborvitae and add grit to a depth of 8 inches (20.5 cm.) if your soil retains too much moisture. Arborvitae need soil pH levels of 6.0 to 8.0, which should have a good amount of organic material worked in to increase its structure and nutrient levels.

How can I make my Thuja grow faster?

Planting Thuja Green Giant The minimum spacing should be 3 feet apart – Thuja Green Giant is so quick growing that it will very soon fill that gap. For a tall hedge or a natural screen you can even go wider, 4 or 5 feet, and for a very dense screen a double row, with the plants staggered, is even better.

How far should you plant arborvitae from fence?

Due to its tall height and expansive branches, many people like to plant this variety along fence lines to create privacy. Planting it about eight to ten feet from any structure is the ideal distance. This ensures the arborvitae can reach maximum width without damaging your house or fence.

How close to a fence can you plant arborvitae?

Will Thuja grow in rocky soil?

With the acid balance too, this is a plant that is happy in all types of soil, from acid to alkaline, so it will thrive, no matter what your soil type is.

Can Thuja grow in clay soil?

Thuja Green Giant trees adapt to just about any soil including clay and sand, but avoid spots that have chronic standing water for best results. Dig a hole about twice the width and as deep as the root ball for each tree. Avoid planting too deep.

How much water does arborvitae need after planting?

For the first few months after you plant your Emerald Green Arborvitae, it will need to be watered twice weekly. After that, you can transition to watering ½-1 inch per week. Watering the right amount is imperative. Too little, and the leaves brown or yellow.

How far from a fence should I plant a Thuja Green Giant?

If your screen or hedge is against a building, plant 6 feet from the wall, to protect the foundations. If you are planting against a fence, plant 3 feet from the fence so that the lower part of the plants remains bushy and the hedge remains on your side of the property line.