The pyramidal thuja is a representative of the western variety of the plant; when grown in nature, in northeastern America, it reaches 30 meters in height, but cultivated varieties grow only up to 12 meters.
Columnar, as it is also called, thuja, has a crown color with a red tint, sometimes a brown-gray color. Old trees are characterized by flaking crowns, and young representatives have a cone-shaped or pyramidal shape. In trees, the needles grow densely on the shoots and last for about 2–3 years, have a rich green color in summer, and by winter a brownish tint appears.
Thuja pyramidalis retain vitality for 100 years, although there are cases of trees lasting longer. Very viable tree plant It is characterized by slow growth, develops better on loamy soils, but does not have any special requirements for the soil.
If growth occurs on depleted soils, the plant is distinguished by a yellowish color of the needles. Tolerates dry years, although it loves moist soil and places with high humidity atmosphere. After 70 years of life, the lower branches begin to die and fall off, which makes the thuja less beautiful. It grows well in all latitudes of Russia.
Despite the high growth, it perfectly resists wind loads, withstands smoke and gas clouds for a long time, to create an original shape Thuja is trimmed, the tree does not deteriorate as a result, pruning does not affect further growth, nor does replanting.
Breed Features
The problem with thuja is often the abundance of cones that acquire a chocolate color by the beginning of autumn, which makes the tree look brown-green. After they fall off a year later, the crown becomes loose. Summer drought can affect the formation of such seeds. Sometimes it is discovered that some thuja legs have acquired Brown color and dried up.
You shouldn’t be afraid of this if the process does not affect more than a quarter of the crown; this phenomenon refers to the natural change of needles. Although thuja is classified as an evergreen tree, its needles change every 3–5 years.
Tree planting conditions
For effective growth and development, you should comply with certain conditions:
- Thuja propagation occurs by seeds, which require a certificate for effective growth; sometimes cuttings from green shoots are used;
- It is advisable to plant in moist soil, but if not, the tree will cope with dry “living” conditions;
- copes with shading, but sunlight is desirable;
- the critical temperature below which thuja cannot withstand is a thermometer reading below 36ºС;
- when planting, the roots must be buried at least 80 cm;
- does not release toxic substances during growth environment for people and animals.
Features of growth
After landing at suitable conditions comply development rules:
- soil acidity should be within the range of 5.3–7;
- Thuja develops most effectively with precipitation in the range of 900–1500 mm per year;
- When growing, it is recommended not to exceed the density per hectare of more than 3 thousand specimens;
- Thuja is undemanding to the soil where it grows, but prefers fertile soils or their average values;
- The tree is not resistant to soil salinity; thuja requires highly nitrogenous, calcareous soils.
Thuja seeds are formed in cones of two pieces, ripening is achieved in the autumn. The seedling is grown over a period of 5 years; the soil of the local climate prepares the plant for the harsh conditions of Russia. It is advisable to choose sunny place and nutritious soil.
Seeds are sown in the ground in spring no more than 5 cm deep. The planting site is covered with a small layer of sawdust from coniferous tree. Although young trees love the sun, emerging seedlings are very sensitive to it, so it is not recommended to expose them to open rays; the seedling sites should be shaded.
Regular watering and loosening of the soil is recommended; fertilization should be done with slurry diluted in a ratio of 1:20, at which young seedlings grow very well. For cuttings, shoots are taken from shoots at the age of 2–3 years. Urgent planting allows the use of a shoot of one year, but it must be buried with a piece of the old trunk so that the cutting takes root faster.
Before planting, the shoots must be treated with the drug heteroauxin. For better growth, prepare a mixture of turf and peat in a 1:1 ratio. Seedlings - cuttings are buried in the soil to a depth of at least 1.7–2.6 cm. The optimal place for growing seedlings is considered to be greenhouses, where the necessary conditions are created.
Caring for thuja pyramidalis
Under normal conditions, watering the thuja is recommended. The description of the breed speaks of its endurance in arid climates, but frequent rains have a beneficial effect on the correct formation of the pyramidal crown. If the thuja is not refined, the decorative qualities of the tree do not appear and the plant loses its beauty.
Regular watering does not allow the tree to receive enhanced fertilizing nutrient solutions, which lead to the abundant appearance of cones with seeds on the crown. Such a tree acquires asymmetrical shapes and beauty, so cones and dead needles must be removed every spring.
If necessary, you can replant the thuja, as the tree easily tolerates this procedure. Changing location does not cause difficulties for the gardener, since the rhizomes of the tree are collected into a compact tuber. Therefore, if you suspect that the landing site is incorrect, you can change it. Some varieties of thuja are tied with ropes for the winter so that the snow does not harm the shape of the tree; other varieties are forced to be in such a bunch constantly.
Regularly, but in moderation, you should fertilize the thuja, you need to start again in early spring when there is snow. During this period, nitrogen fertilizing is applied, the next stage of fertilization occurs in June, and potassium solutions are used. Tree specimens growing on depleted soil are supported by fertilizing with phosphorus solutions.
The description of the properties of the tree states that the crown is susceptible to the influence of a pest called false scale insect. Gardeners successfully combat this problem by using karbofos and actelik in early spring. They spray the crown of the thuja before the leaves bloom, and twice more in the summer and once in the fall. The same drug destroys aphids on tree branches and needles. Varieties of decorative pyramidal thuja
Several types of trees grow in the natural pool:
- eastern;
- Japanese;
- Korean;
- folded;
- western.
Oriental thuja characterized by a fan-shaped branch, brought from China, hence its inability to withstand prolonged and severe frosts. In the middle zone, the breed is planted only in the shade of nearby tall trees, grows and develops better in the southern regions of Russia. According to its medicinal properties, it is used to alleviate many diseases.
Japanese pyramidal thuja comes from Japanese island, where it grows in mountain coniferous-deciduous forests, at an altitude above the sea of up to 1700 m. It has the original color of the needles - spotted below, covered with a green layer on top. It grows up to 18 meters in height and is characterized by a resinous-spruce smell. It is unpretentious, withstands severe and prolonged frosts and takes root in the Arctic regions. It can withstand dry, waterless climates for a long time and is grown in all latitudes. Does not tolerate the polluted atmosphere of cities and requires clean air.
Thuja Korean it is more reminiscent of a shrub in its growth characteristics, native to the forest areas of the Korean peninsula, where it is not very common. It has a spreading large crown, which is distinguished by its original color; one tree can have rich green tones and silver colors in different places. In Russia it is grown in the southern regions, as it does not tolerate cold weather at all.
Thuja folded also does not like manifestations of cold, but its peculiarity is that shoots caught by frost restore their properties after thawing. This tree grows up to the height of a twenty-story building, some specimens reach a thickness of two meters. It has a pyramidal crown shape and emits a pleasant specific smell. Originally from the Canadian West Coast.
Western thuja
The most common species is the western thuja, which is in demand by gardeners due to its ability to withstand severe frosts and undemanding growing conditions. This type of thuja has the largest number of varieties and forms, the life period is 100 years or more. Among amateur gardeners, they are most used for planting dwarf, weeping, variegated, miniature species of western thuja.
Suitable for planting in various regions of Russia, in addition to our country, countries are involved in its breeding Western Europe. Most varieties of western thuja do not lose their crown shape even when grown in completely shaded conditions. Prefers light loamy soils; if planted in sandy soils, it requires constant feeding. Withstands urban air pollution. Thuja is in great demand for creating decorative green fences and living fences.
Planting and caring for the western thuja species
It is recommended to plant in a place protected from the wind. To effectively grow seedlings, you should prepare a mixture of turf soil, peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1. It is allowed to add to this composition 500 grams of nitroammophosphate for planting one tree. When planting, it is recommended to leave the root collar uncovered with soil.
After planting, good watering should be provided in the amount of ten liters daily per tree during sprinkling. If the summer is dry and hot, then the amount of moisture is increased to 20 liters and watering is carried out only in the morning and evening, leaving the daytime hours for the tree to rest. If the thuja does not receive enough moisture, then its crown is characterized by the formation of cones with seeds, becomes ugly, loses its elastic shape and the decorative appearance of the tree is lost.
If fertilizers were used when planting a tree, then fertilizing is carried out only for the next year. A plant planted without the use of minerals is fed in the first year in early spring and twice during the summer. Young seedlings should be protected from direct sunlight to prevent burns.
Pyramidal thuja Dense, as described, has a narrow cone-shaped crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Dense short shoots branch and fit tightly in the crown to each other. The tree has needles in the form of green scales with a faint shiny effect. The species withstands winter climate well and is recommended as a single tree and for planting in a hedge group.
Western Equal Thuja grows to a height of 15 meters. The shape of the crown is similar to cypress; numerous branches contain tightly pressed needles, which are directed slightly downward. Bred in Germany, different rapid growth and, unlike other species, retains its green color even in winter.
Western thuja Brabant grows up to 15–20 meters, characterized by a spreading coniferous crown with a diameter of up to 4 meters, smoothly turning into a cone. Scaly needles retain rich color V winter period. The tree is undemanding to soil conditions and grows well in dry and moist soils. Tolerates transplantation and haircuts, quite unpretentiously.
Western thuja variety Vervena It is distinguished by a sophisticated, beautiful crown, representing a narrow cone. Numerous thin branches form a soft and dense crown of yellow and green colors in light shades. The variety was bred in Belgium and is preferably planted in alleys near houses.
The Malojana variety, grown in Slovakia, has a narrow-leaved form, densely spaced numerous shoots are collected in a sharp apical shape with shiny needles with a ferruginous tint. It tolerates frost very well for a long time.
The variety of western thuja Smaragd has a standard shape in the form of a pyramid, but is more squat, the low tree grows up to 4–5 meters in height. Grown as a single tree or in a group of trees of the same type to create decorative hedge or plantings along the alley. If multi-row plantings are planned, then Smaragd is well suited for creating a background.
The Holmstrup variety is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters with a crown up to 1 m in diameter. The shape of the tree resembles a cone. The branches have reddish bark or a grayish tint and dense scaly green needles. It grows slowly, only about 10 centimeters per year, grows very well in the shade, develops in dry and moist soil. Easily tolerates frost.
Thuja is very popular; growing it in private courtyards and public squares allows you to create a beautiful ensemble to decorate the area.
Thuja pyramidalis, or thuja columnar, or thuja cone-shaped is a variety of thuja occidentalis and can reach 30 m in height, but in cultivation it most often does not exceed 10 - 12 m.
The crown of the trunk is reddish or grayish-brown, peeling off in mature trees. In young trees it is pyramidal, later columnar.
The needles of the thuja fit tightly to the shoot; in summer they are dark green; in winter they most often turn brownish-green. Keeps on the tree for 2-3 years. Under natural conditions, thuja grows in the coniferous forest zone in eastern North America.
The lifespan of a thuja is 100 years or more. In old age, it loses its lower branches and becomes less decorative. It grows slowly. Thuja is shade-tolerant, undemanding to soil, but grows better on fresh, fertile loam. On poor soils, thuja needles acquire a yellowish tint, but do not lose their decorative properties. It tolerates drought, although it prefers places with sufficient soil and air moisture. Thuja is quite winter-hardy up to the latitude of St. Petersburg in the north and Yekaterinburg in the east.
Wind resistant. Among conifers it is considered one of the most resistant to smoke and gas. Thuja columnarum tolerates pruning perfectly and is suitable for creating dense hedges. Tolerates transplantation well.
Thujas are highly polymorphic. Most decorative forms of thuja are more demanding on environmental conditions than the main species.
Typically, columnar or pyramidal shapes are proposed for landscaping:
Columna, Douglasii, Pyramidalis, Fastigiata, Brabant, Malonyana 6-10 m high and
Smaragd, Holmstrup, Rosenthallii, Wagneriana, 3-4 m tall.
They are most often used to create green hedges, and their size and features must be taken into account accordingly.
Forms with several crowns, multi-trunks (Fastigiata, Malonyana, Wagneriana) must be lightly tied with twine before the onset of winter to prevent heavy wet snow from breaking the crown, and large specimens often even need to be fixed with a tie throughout the year.
In Moscow conditions, Smaragd and Brabant are less winter-hardy, although Smaragd is interesting in maintaining an emerald green color in winter, while most green forms become copper-brown to one degree or another (the color is restored in the spring, provided there is no winter burn). Another “brown” problem is that the thuja is often spoiled by the abundance of cones, which at the end of summer become brown, so the plant looks green-brown, and next year, when they fall off, the crown becomes loose. This usually happens after a hot, dry summer; perhaps you should take comfort in the fact that this year your pet “had a good life,” which affected the formation of seeds. Gardeners are frightened when they discover brown, shriveled twigs. If this occurs inside the crown and does not affect more than a quarter of its volume, and young shoots last year they don’t look suffering - it’s okay, this is a natural process of “conifer fall” (which in thuja occurs as “branch fall”), since thujas are evergreen conifers, but the needles live for 3-7 years.
Thuja occidentalis Columna. 
An upright-growing conifer with a narrow columnar crown, short branches extending densely and horizontally. It grows slowly. Height up to 10m. The annual growth is about 15 cm. The diameter of the crown is up to 1.5 m, the growth in width is about 5 cm. The bark is red-brown, rough. The needles are scale-like, thick, dark green, shiny, and do not change color in winter. The roots are thin, dense, with mycorrhiza. It is not picky about soils; it grows on both acidic and alkaline moist and fertile substrates. Sensitive to compaction of the soil surface. Location: sunny or partial shade Quite winter-hardy. Application: individual specimens or groups, suitable for hedges.
Thuja occidentalis Douglasii pyramidalis. By appearance reminds me of cypress. The crown shape is narrow, columnar, height - 10 - 15 m. The shoots are thin, very short, straight. The branches are green and protruding. look like fern leaves. The needles are marsh green, flat. On the lower branches it dries out early and partially falls off. It was bred at the beginning of the 20th century in Arnold Arboretum (USA) and taken from there by Shpet to Berlin (Germany). Winter-hardy. Very shade tolerant. Propagated by summer (68%) and winter (100%) cuttings. It is recommended to plant it in groups or individually near houses. It is also suitable for hedges.
Western pyramidal dense thuja (Thuja occidentalis Pyramidalis Compacta). Tree up to 10 m tall. The crown is narrowly conical. The shoots are densely branched, strong, tightly pressed to each other, short. The needles are large, scale-like, light green, with a faint shine. Winter-hardy. It has been known in culture since 1904 and is widespread. Recommended for single and group plantings.
Western thuja (Thuja occidentalis Fastigiata). Very variable form. Tree with a columnar crown, 15m. height. It looks like a cypress tree. The shoots are tightly pressed to the trunk, directed partially downwards. The branches are numerous. The needles are light to dark green. Unlike other forms, it retains its green color to a greater extent in winter. Obtained from Späth's nursery in Germany in 1904. Grows quickly. It tolerates air pollution better than others. A widely known and beloved form. Winter-hardy. Propagated by summer (95%) and winter (60%) cuttings. Recommended for single and group plantings near houses.
Thuja occidentalis Brabant. Tree 15 - 21) m high. Crown diameter 3-4 m. Conical crown. The bark is reddish or grayish-brown, flaking. The needles are scaly, green, and retain their color in winter. Blooms in April - May. Cones are brown, oblong-ovate, 0.8 - 1.2 cm long. Annual growth is 30 cm in height, 10 cm in width. Shade-tolerant. It is undemanding to the soil, tolerates both dryness and excessive soil moisture, but prefers fresh, sufficiently moist fertile loams. Frost-resistant. Tolerates haircuts well. Application: single plantings, groups, hedges.
Thuja occidentalis Vervaeneana. Very beautiful shape. Tree up to 15 m tall, with a slender, narrow-conical crown. The shoots are thin. The branches are numerous, tender and soft, dense. The needles are light yellow or light green, bronze-brown in winter. Winter-hardy. Propagated by summer (82%) and winter (100%) cuttings. Originated in 18b2 in the Vervena nursery in Ledeberg (Belgium). Recommended for planting in tapeworms, groups, alleys near houses.
Western thuja (Thuja occidentalis Malonyana). Pointed and narrow columnar form 10 - 15 m high. The shoots are short, brown, densely branched, flat, and densely spaced. The needles are shiny, green, and distinctly glandular. Winter-hardy. Propagated by seeds. When grown from seeds, 85% of seedlings retain their basic shape. Rooting summer cuttings 100%. Appeared in Slovakia in 1913. Currently widely found in culture. It is recommended to plant individually or in groups near houses. Can be used to create hedges.
Western thuja (Thuja occidentalis smaragd) is a pyramidal shape, but rather squat, its height reaches an average of 4-5 meters. It is characterized by a moderate growth rate: in 10 years it grows only two meters. Thuja smaragd is grown both alone and as part of group plantings, as a low decorative tree in areas or paths of park alleys. It is quite suitable for forming “hedges”. In so-called rock gardens, thuja smaragd is used to create a background.
The needles of this tree have a light green color, which does not change throughout the whole genus, neither in winter nor in summer. Thuja emerald plants are convenient because they are not at all picky about the composition of the soil on which they grow. But he by no means refuses good soil: thuja smaragd trees take root best in soil richly enriched with humus. It is better if the place where they grow is well lit and thoroughly drained.
Thuja smaragd is also positively characterized by winter hardiness - that is, resistance to low temperatures. In case of heavy snow, it should be tied, because heavy wet snow adhering to them can “destroy” a slender tree. After all, gardeners extremely value thuja emerald precisely for its dense, regular crown.
Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup. Shrub 4 meters high and crown diameter up to 1 m. The crown is conical. The bark is reddish or grayish-brown, flaking. The needles are scaly, thick, green. In a year it grows twelve centimeters in height and four centimeters in width. It grows slowly. Shade-tolerant. It is undemanding to the soil, tolerates dry soil and excessive moisture, but prefers fresh, sufficiently moist fertile loams. Tolerates haircuts well. Frost-resistant. Application: single plantings, groups, hedges, alleys.
Thuja occidentalis Rosenthalii. The shape is uniformly columnar, up to 5 m tall. The shoots are short, dense, straight, perpendicular. The branches are numerous, slightly rounded. The needles are dark green and shiny. It grows extremely slowly. Introduced into cultivation in 1884, it is often found only in Europe. Winter-hardy. Rooting rate of summer cuttings is 92%, winter cuttings - 100%. Recommended for single and group plantings and hedges.
Thuja occidentalis Riversi. Tree up to 5 m tall. The crown is compact, wide-conical. The shoots are short, everted. The needles are yellow in summer, yellowish-green in winter. Winter-hardy. Propagated by cuttings (65 - 75%). Recommended for hedges and group plantings on rocky areas, or alone on a lawn.
Western Thuja Elegant (Thuja occidentalis Elegantissima). Tree up to 5 m tall. The crown is dense, wide-conical, graceful. The needles are brightly colored and shiny. The ends of the shoots have a whitish tint. Winter-hardy. Fruits abundantly. It is difficult to propagate by cuttings (up to 14%) and seeds. When sown, only part of the seedlings inherits the characteristics of the form. Known in culture since 1930. Recommended for single and group plantings on the lawn.
Thuja occidentalis Ellwangeriana. Transitional form, 2.5 m tall. The crown is wide-conical, in young trees it is pyramidal. The shoots are straight, finely pinnate. The ends of the branches are highly branched. The needles on young shoots are soft, needle-like, on older shoots they are scaly, flat, pressed, and grayish in winter. Winter-hardy. Propagated by summer (54%) and winter (97 - 100%) cuttings, as well as seeds. Originated in 1869, apparently in North America. Recommended for group plantings near houses and as a tapeworm. A very elegant plant for single plantings in the foreground.
There are pyramidal varieties of thuja with a special form of branching - “fluffy-knotty”, suitable for creating loose hedges or small groups, as well as exotic forms in a thematic (oriental) garden - Spiralis1 (6-10 m tall), Bodmery (up to 2 .5 m).
Thuja occidentalis Spiralis. Tree with a narrow conical crown, up to 15 m tall. The shoots are twisted and turned so that they resemble a spiral when viewed from above. The branches are short, reminiscent of the leaves of some ferns. The needles are bluish-green. In terms of growth rate, it surpasses all other forms of western thuja. Known in culture since 1920. Place of origin unknown. Propagated by seeds. When propagated by seed, 30% of seedlings inherit shape characteristics. Rooting rate of summer cuttings is 95%. Winter-hardy. Recommended for single and group plantings. Effective in alleys.
In the garden, office and home it is becoming increasingly popular. People are tired of violets and hydrangeas; they want to decorate their home with a majestic cedar or a delicate, evergreen shrub called thuja. This is exactly what we will talk about today. At the same time, the varieties of thuja leave a huge number of options for decorating. Its evergreen needles will delight you and fill your home with life and beauty. At the same time, the plant cannot be called capricious; it survives in the most difficult conditions.
general description
Almost everyone loves the fresh, spicy aroma that this tree exudes. It beckons you to take a break from everyday work. All varieties of thuja are highly resistant to rotting, they are winter-hardy and heat-tolerant, that is, your tree will survive even in a greenhouse or in a garden. This plant belongs to the cypress family. In nature, thuja is a tree, its average height reaches 12-18 meters (sometimes they grow up to 75 meters), or a shrub of a wide variety of shapes. The needles of these plants are very interesting, scale-like, and needle-shaped in young plants. Varieties of thuja allow you to design your garden the way you want. Below we will look at their main types so that you have a complete understanding of this wonderful coniferous family.
What kind of thuja is there?
We will not be able to describe all varieties of thuja, since there are so many of them. However, we will give you guidelines based on which you can plan your purchase. There are three main groups:
- Dwarf - usually used in rockeries and rock gardens.
- Bushy varieties are used for planting hedges.
- Solitaire thujas are beauties designed for single planting.
Today, five types of thuja and dozens of their different forms and varieties are known. Perfect for gardening in any climate zone. It is the most winter-hardy and unpretentious, has a large number of forms and varieties. The second species, which will also survive in any conditions, is the Japanese thuja. It is found in Japan, growing in mixed forests and mountains, at an altitude of 1000-1800 meters. The tree can reach 18 meters in height. These types of thuja are frost-resistant, unpretentious in care, they can be quite for a long time do without water.
It grows It does not tolerate winter so well, young shoots freeze during severe frosts, but the plant can quickly recover. distinguished by fan-shaped branches. In the middle zone it grows only under cover. Finally, Korean thuja is a shrub with spreading branches and soft needles. However, it grows only in the southern regions. Now we would like to take a closer look at the types of thuja so that you can choose the best option for your home or garden.
Western thuja Smaragd
In another way it is called thuja columnar. This plant came to us from North America. It grows well in shady areas, in clay and sandy soil. The only condition is a sufficient amount of moisture for the root system. This thuja can grow up to 20 meters in height, and such a tree lives up to 1000 years. That is, your great-great-grandchildren will also rejoice at the landing. Thuja columnarum propagates by rooting cuttings. This is the most popular in Russian gardens.
The crown diameter of this plant reaches 5 meters; this must be taken into account when you choose a place for planting. Of course, this is too large a plant for a room or winter garden, but in the garden it will become a luxurious decoration. A young tree has a pyramidal shape, while older trees have an ovoid crown. The tree's needles are scale-shaped and dark green in color; in winter they take on a brown tint.
Features of growth and development
Do you know what this huge tree grows from? If you do not take into account propagation using cuttings and shoots in a nursery, then these are seeds. Of course, thuja seedlings will become full-fledged trees much faster than seeds. Thuja fruits are cones. They grow small, maximum 12 mm. There are two seeds inside. The young plant grows annually up to 30 cm in height and up to 10 cm in diameter, that is, the growth rate is much faster than that of a Christmas tree or cedar.
The wood of this species has a reddish tint and is quite soft. This tree does not produce resin, however due to essential oils it exudes a pleasant aroma. The roots are compact and do not grow.
This thuja grows best in a country house or on a plot of a private house. This plant loves light very much, but also tolerates shade, so if there are no free sunny areas, it doesn’t matter. Fertile black soil is not at all necessary for it; the plant feels best on clay soils and grows well on light, sandy soil. It can even grow in lowlands where the soil is moist. The tree is not considered picky at all. Mature trees tolerate both heat and cold well and thrive in urban environments.
Thuja pyramidalis
This is another wonderful species that is great for garden decoration. This thuja will calmly withstand even the most severe cold in winter, which means it can be used to decorate the garden. This is a tree with a narrow crown up to 6-7 meters high and up to 1.3 meters in diameter. The structure of the crown is very interesting, with short, dense shoots. The needles are scaly, dark green in color, which practically does not change with the onset of winter. Planted in a certain sequence, it will become an ideal decoration for your garden.
Thuja pyramidalis grows quickly, up to 20 cm per year. It is undemanding to soils, but feels best in moderately fertile soils with average moisture. It tolerates drought very poorly, as does full shade. It is best to choose lightly shaded areas. Trees have an ideal shape with regular pruning and can be used to form tall (up to 4 meters), formed and free-growing hedges.
Thuja Sunkist
Giant trees are not always needed in every garden. I would like to plant an elegant shrub somewhere for decoration. Do not rush to remove thuja seedlings from your options. For example, this dense shrub will be a wonderful decoration for the entrance to the gazebo. Its height is 3-5 meters, crown diameter is 1-2 meters. The crown is conical, slightly ruffled, with densely branched branches. She is originally from Canada. The needles of these plants are very elegant. In young plants it is golden yellow; with age it changes to a brighter, lemon yellow. In mature plants it takes on a bronze tint. This variety grows slowly, by about 10 years the thuja will reach only 2 meters.
Growing coniferous shrubs
The Sunkist variety is not picky about soil conditions. She is light-loving and tolerates haircuts well. It survives winter cold easily, except for very severe ones. This shrub is recommended for colorful, mixed compositions and also looks great as an individual planting. Prefers moist, fertile soils, but is difficult to tolerate drought. If there is a long, dry and hot period, and you do not have the opportunity to water, the thuja will enter the mass seeding phase. This leads to loss of decorativeness.
Thuja Vagneri
And we continue to look at an amazing coniferous plant called thuja. Species and varieties are presented in such a magnificent variety that you need to think carefully before choosing this or that plant for yourself. The next type is a small, decorative tree, up to 3.5 meters high and up to 1.5 meters wide. In a pot it usually grows much more compact. The ovoid, dense crown, with numerous thin, vertically arranged shoots, is attractive. The needles are gray-green, acquiring a copper tint in winter. medium, very demanding on soil conditions, it needs to be provided with fertile and well-moistened soil. This small shrub is distinguished by high frost resistance. Original form crown makes thuja the most attractive option for solitaire plantings and container growing. That is, this is the best indoor thuja, homemade or grown in flowerpots, which are placed in the garden in the fresh air in the summer.
Thuja Globoza
Another comparatively small view, which is perfect for container keeping. This is a spherical shrub, up to 2 meters high. The needles are light green, becoming brownish with the onset of winter. The shoots are straight and flat, rising vertically. It grows very slowly, in about ten years the bush will reach a height of 1 meter. Thuja is very convenient for growing both indoors and in the garden. This shrub is winter-hardy and shade-tolerant, drought-resistant. It needs to be provided with fertile and moist soil. Regarding this species, it should be noted that it tolerates dry air worse than others. It needs more frequent watering; when grown indoors, it is advisable to cover it with moss so that the soil does not dry out.
These are the most popular varieties of thuja. We hope that we were able to interest you, and you will definitely try to plant this evergreen plant in your dacha or near your house, because there is nothing difficult in caring for it.
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Thuja occidentalis - which winter-hardy varieties should you prefer?
Thuja occidentalis is often found in the landscape design of many parks and squares, in the countryside and personal plot every second owner grows evergreen shrub cypress family. The varieties are distinguished by their diversity, spherical ones look aesthetically pleasing, dwarf thujas easily fit in flowerpots on the street, fast-growing ones are always appreciated by gardeners, but the blue beauty or with yellow needles, even golden ones, are win-win options for landscaping and landscaping a country courtyard.
Brabant
Thuja Brabant (Thuja occidientalis Brabant) is a tall columnar bush, reaching a length of 4.5 m and a width of 1.5 m. Mature conifers are usually large in size (up to 20 m). The color is malachite, with a slightly brown tint appearing in winter. Brabant is a fast-growing variety, increasing in height by 0.3 m per year. Frost-resistant shrub with large scaly and green coniferous branches. 
Unpretentious in care and cultivation, easily tolerates pruning. It can be cultivated on wet and dry soils, but loams with good fertility are better suited.
After landing in open ground At first, it is recommended to protect from bright sunlight in winter and early spring. The plant is quite shade-tolerant and is often planted as a beautiful fence. Also create beautiful compositions in garden plots, city squares and parks.
Proper planting of Brabant requires the presence of a dug hole in which a mixture of fertile soil (2 parts), river sand (1 part) and peat (1 part) is placed. In addition, it is recommended to apply mineral fertilizers and monitor the root collar, which after planting should be flush with the ground.
The hedge turns out to be continuous and dense when a planting distance of 50-70 cm is maintained. In order for the wall to be beautiful and even, it is necessary to cut the thuja in March and August.
Block of hedge made from thuja occidentalis “Brabant” - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Brabant - pictured
Emerald
Thuja Smaragd (Thuja occidientalis Smaragd) is characterized by moderate growth rates and is considered a selected conical shrub. Adult individuals have a height of 2.5-4.5 m, a diameter of 1-1.5 m. The branches are soft, glossy, and not too densely spaced. Resistance to frost is high, color does not change with the onset of winter. When using thuja Smaragd in a hedge, you need to take into account that the tops do not close at the top, so the delimitation of space is considered conditional.
Thuja occidentalis Smaragd Marianna - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Smaragd - pictured
Due to its slow growth, there is no need for frequent pruning, which is a big advantage over other varieties. Grows well in well-drained soils and does not tolerate drought, so you need to know in the garden to ensure beautiful colour and healthy growth.
It is preferable to plant thuja Smaragd in places that are protected from strong winds. When seating on bare sunny areas, may suffer from temperature changes, it is advisable to protect young bushes from the sun.
balls from thuja occidentalis Smaragd - in the photo
The optimal soil acidity for growing thuja is 4.5-6 Ph. If groundwater is close, it is necessary to lay a drainage layer of crushed stone (crushed brick, pebbles) with a height of 10-15 cm.
Columna
Thuja Columna (Thuja occidientalis Columna) is an upright tall shrub (3-5 m) with a strictly columnar narrow shape. It grows quite quickly, the height is 13-15 cm per year. Does not lose color in winter. The needles are scaly, glossy, and shimmer beautifully in the sun.
Columna is a winter-hardy representative of cypress conifers. The beauty is not picky about the soil composition and does well in partial shade. Suitable for organizing a green fence in a country house or personal plot. In summer, due to lack of moisture, it may wither and lose its gloss. Excellent for pruning.
Thuja Columna - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Columna - pictured
When forming a beautiful hedge, maintain a distance of 60-70 cm between plantings. It is necessary to remember that the bright sun does not spoil the young bushes in the first couple of years. Columna is used by gardeners for topiary pruning.
Holmstrup
Thuja Holmstrup (Thuja occidientalis Holmstrup) is columnar and has dense shoots. The branches are curly and look unusually beautiful in living fences and in individual artistic settings. garden elements. With the arrival of winter, the color does not change.
Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup - pictured
Frost-resistant thuja tolerates cutting of overgrown needles without problems. Holmstrup - grows slowly (annual growth up to 12 cm). If cultivated in hedges, it is recommended to trim once every two years.
In places with sufficient lighting, full shoot regrowth occurs, but even in partial shade, development does not stop. It is quite unpretentious to moisture, so small stagnation of water is not a problem. During drought, it loses turgor; moist soils are recommended. The requirements for soil composition are the same as for other varieties and varieties of western conifers.
Fastigiata
Thuja fastigiata (Thuja occidientalis Fastigiata) is a cypress conifer characterized by a columnar crown. The branches are dense, grow compactly, and are colored in rich shades. Height 5-6 m.
Fastigiata is a fast-growing thuja variety that grows 0.3 m per year. The needles have a soft structure with a characteristic aroma. It is unpretentious, easy to cut and grows back after removing excess branches.
Thuja occidentalis fastigiata - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Fastigiata - pictured
Its shape is similar to cypress. It is used to create green fences, since sufficient height and density make it possible to obtain a dense, beautiful hedge. It is advisable to plant on well-drained loams with moderate humidity.
Sunkist
Thuja Sunkist (Thuja occidientalis Sunkist) is a small coniferous tree (3.5 m) with a characteristic conical crown, where the branches are densely branched. Young seedlings are colored yellow, shimmer with a golden tint, become lemon-yellow over time, and bronze tones are visible in winter. Specimens growing in the shade are predominantly green.
The Sunkist variety is slow-growing, mature bushes (10-12 years old) two meters in height. Frost-resistant, liberal to soil composition. Suitable for decorating summer cottages, looks great in alpine slide, heterogeneous compositions and as a free-standing unit.
Thuja occidentalis Sunkist - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Sunkist - pictured
Regarding cultivation conditions, it is demanding on the humidity and fertility of the soil; when planting, you need to use peat chips, river sand, fertile soil (1: 1: 2). The recommended gap between bushes is 50-60 cm.
Wagnery
Thuja Wagneri (Thuja occidientalis Wagneri) - moderate height (3.5 m), the bush is strong and dense, ovoid. There are a lot of branches, growing upward, which gives neatness and a kind of decorative effect.
Gray-green color, in winter reddish-yellow shades are added. Long-lived, medium-sized, gains 8-10 cm per year. Wagneri is a frost-resistant and drought-resistant variety of western thuja, grows in sun and partial shade, tolerant of soil composition.
The plant holds its shape well, but in winter it is recommended to tie the shoots with twine so that they do not break under the weight of the snow. This species can most often be seen in solitaire plantings due to its decorative nature, but the bushes look advantageous in group plantings in the garden.
Clot of Gold
Thuja Cloth of Gold (Thuja occidientalis Cloth of Gold) - a cypress representative grows up to 2 m, the crown of the bushes is elongated and ovoid. Delicate needles grow in needles and scales. The bushes are saffron, yellow or yellowish-orange (depending on growing conditions), with a copper tint characteristic in winter.
It grows slowly and requires special soil conditions. The soil must be soft and drained, fertile, and have an alkaline reaction. Do not allow waterlogging; plant on hills if there is water on the site in the spring. Otherwise, the root collar and sensitive roots will rot, which can lead to the death of the plant.
Thuja occidentalis Clot of Gold - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Cloth of Gold - pictured
Haircuts should be carried out by shortening 1/3 of the shoots, no more. The frost-resistant variety Clot of Gold should be covered for the winter in the first years so that burns do not form and the color remains beautiful.
It is advantageous to place conifers in small groups in landscape combinations or as individual specimens to decorate a dacha. Experienced gardeners plants are placed in plantings of deciduous and coniferous trees, and rocky gardens.
Globoza
Thuja Globosa Compacta (Thuja occidientalis Globosa Compacta) is a low-growing spherical variety, mature plant- no more than a meter. An ideal dwarf ball with evergreen needles can fit in any corner of the dacha, as it does not take up much space, but greatly decorates the yard.
The needles are scaly, greenish-yellow, thick. Globoza Compacta is frost-resistant and shade-tolerant, which is a definite advantage when choosing conifers. Cultivated on moderately moist and dry soil, moistened loams are also suitable. It is responsive to fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers, it becomes more powerful and rich in color.
Thuja occidentalis Globoza Compacta - pictured
It grows slowly (4 cm), the crown is multi-stemmed and dense. If you don’t know what to plant in a rock garden, on a rocky terrace, try planting Globoza Compacta. You will certainly be pleased with the beautiful ball that will fit into any composition or will grow alone, decorating the area.
Woodwardy
Thuja Woodwardi (Thuja occidientalis Woodwardi) – spherical, with a dense crown (1.5-2.0 m). The width of adult representatives is 1.8-2.0 m. The shoots are flat and do not change color in winter.
At the age of ten years, thuja reaches a height of 0.4 m. Woodwardi is a winter-hardy conifer, but when cultivated in the middle zone, the Urals and Siberia, additional shelter is needed for young plants; annual shoots may freeze.
It looks neat when planted; many gardeners prefer to plant the crop on the lawn. Plants are placed in fertile, moist areas and must be fed so that the ball does not fade and maintains its density.
Thuja occidentalis Woodwardy - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Woodwardi, formed into 5 trunks, age 15 years - pictured
Recommended for landscape design, rocky gardens, solitary plantings. Looks great in plantings of shrubs with a variety of colors. Garden paths can also be decorated with this variety of thuja, due to its compactness.
Stolvik
Thuja Stolwik (Thuja occidentalis Stolwik) resembles a Christmas tree in appearance, as the delicate tiers are dense and wide, becoming more sparse and narrow towards the top. The color of the branches is green, new shoots grow yellow-white. Winter-hardy, can be propagated by cuttings.
Fertile and humid areas are required, the location is sunny. When grown in shady places, thujas become loose and less decorative. When purchasing, you should take into account that Stolvik is not very drought-resistant; in the hot summer it is recommended to water well and sprinkle to avoid wilting.
Thuja occidentalis Stolvik - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis stolwijk - pictured
It is easy to cut; in the spring the shoots are shortened to give greater density to the thuja. Planted in mixborders, ridges, used in landscaping plots and gardens are also located singly.
Danica
Thuja Danica (Thuja occidentalis Danica) is spherical, short marsh-colored twigs grow densely. The dwarf variety grows slowly (50 mm). The ball shape holds almost perfectly with early age.
Thuja western Danica- on the picture 
Thuja occidentalis Danica, in the foreground - in the photo
Thuja Danica is frost-resistant and quite shade-tolerant; it is propagated by cuttings. Due to its compact size, the low-growing ball is completely covered with snow in winter and is not damaged. sunlight.
western thuja Danica in a composition with roses - pictured
Used for arranging rock gardens, garden paths, curbs, etc. Thuja is drought-resistant, but it is preferable to keep it on moist loams. When cultivated in the shade, it loses its beautiful spherical outline, becomes loose, and less shiny.
Golden Globe
Thuja Golden Globe (Thuja occidentalis Golden Globe) - low-growing golden dwarf variety(up to 100 cm). The golden-yellow coloring is more present at the ends of the branches, and if you push the bush apart with your hand, you can see the bright green needles inside. It grows in size at a slow pace (80-100 mm); cutting is rarely required. In the spring, if necessary, carry out sanitary pruning, removing dry twigs.
Thuja occidentalis golden globe - pictured
Many gardeners often call Golden Globe "yellow ball" or "Yellow globular thuja." It is frost-resistant, grows well on light loams, and is not afraid of heavy snowfalls, since the tightly spaced branches prevent the bush from falling apart.
The drought resistance of thuja is average; it is recommended to water and sprinkle on hot summer days. The golden color is preserved only when cultivated on sunny flower beds, in the shade the color becomes lighter, and the crown loses density and becomes loose.
branches of thuja occidentalis Golden Globe - in the photo
Sometimes, with age and improper care, the branches begin to grow at a greater distance, gaps appear, and a not very neat appearance is created. In this case, prune the thuja, shortening the shoots by 1/3 to make it thicker.
Teddy
Thuja Teddy (Thuja occidentalis Teddy) - a spherical and dwarf variety, was bred relatively recently, therefore, in many sources it is considered new. The height does not exceed 30-40 cm.
Thuja occidentalis Teddy - pictured 
Thuja occidentalis Teddy - pictured
Thuja is characterized by densely located thin branches, which at a young age have small needles. The needles of young specimens are needle-shaped and do not prick at all. Teddy's color is green, and on autumn days it casts bronze.
Thuja "Teddy" in the center - pictured 
Western thuja "Teddy" - pictured
Thujas are planted on drained fertile soils with a loose structure, as plants react sharply to compacted soils. The root system is located close to the soil surface, branched. Winter-hardy representative, can be trimmed if necessary. Looks neat in plantings on the lawn, rocky gardens, and when arranging paths in the garden.
Thuja occidentalis ( Latin name Thúja occidentalis) is an evergreen tree of the Cypress family. The homeland of thuja is North America, the plant was brought to Europe in the mid-16th century by Spanish and Portuguese sailors.
general information
The name "thuja" in Greek means sacrifice or incense. The fact is that when the wood of some types of thuja burns, a pleasant aroma is released, so it was used during worship and sacrifices.
Western thuja (occidentalis) is a tree with valuable, strong and durable wood and high decorative qualities, so it is bred everywhere, pursuing their own goals, which are different for gardeners, landscape designers, clergy, woodcarvers and furniture makers.
Description: Thuja occidentalis grows up to 12-20 meters, has a compact pyramidal or oval crown, and a compact root system. It grows slowly.
The bark of a young thuja is smooth, red-brown in color, over time it becomes gray-brown, and in old age it begins to peel off, separating long narrow strips.
The needles differ from the needles of other evergreen trees - they are scale-like and acquire a brownish tint in winter. The needles are small in size - 0.2-0.4 cm, tightly pressed to the branches. The needles live for 2-3 years, after which they fall off with small branches.
The fruits are small cones, 8-12 mm in size, scaly. Each cone contains two seeds with yellow wings.
The wood of almost all types of thuja is reddish in color, soft but durable, with a pleasant pine aroma, has no resin ducts, and is resistant to putrefactive bacteria.
Variety of varieties
Various types of thuja grow in nature, on the basis of which various varieties have been bred for planting in gardens and parks. In Russia, thuja occidentalis is represented by 10-14 winter-hardy varieties. Let us name some varieties of western thuja, adapted to Russian conditions, and provide a brief description of them.
(occidentalis Brabant) is a tree with a columnar crown and green needles that turn brown in winter. Height is 4-5 meters, crown diameter is 1.5 meters, per year the growth in height reaches 30-35 cm, and in width - 15 cm.
Brabant – frost-resistant variety, does not require complex care. It can be planted in sunny or shaded areas, but thuja must be protected from strong winds. It tolerates haircuts well, which allows you to shape the required form crowns The cones are brown, small - within 1 cm, ripen in autumn. The variety is suitable for planting in alleys and hedges.
Variety Smaragd (occidentalis Smaragd) is a tree with a crown of dense structure and conical shape. Up to 4.5 meters high. The needles are dark green; in winter the color remains the same.
It grows very slowly, so frequent pruning is not needed, which makes care much easier. Smaragd is a light-loving, frost-resistant tree, but it must be protected from severe frosts and drafts.
Variety Columna (occidentalis Columna) - the tree is distinguished by a narrow, compact columnar crown and a height of about 7 meters, with a diameter of up to one and a half meters. The shoots are horizontal, dense, the needles are dark green, their color almost does not change in winter.
Height growth is about 20 cm per year. Does not tolerate drought well - caring for it requires abundant watering.
Variety Holmstrup (occidentalis Holmstrup) is a low tree, up to 3.5 meters in height, with a columnar crown with a diameter of 1 meter. The needles are green and do not change depending on the season.
It grows slowly - about 12 cm in height and 3-4 cm in width, does not require frequent pruning, and tolerates it well. It grows well in any soil, is resistant to frost and temperature changes, and can be planted in sunny or slightly shaded places. All this makes caring for Thuja Holmstrup quite easy.
The Fastigiata variety (occidentalis Fastigiata) is a winter-hardy tree with a columnar crown and branches compactly pressed to the trunk. The needles are soft, green in color, and do not change depending on the season. It has a strong aroma. It grows up to 6 meters in height, with an annual growth of about 30 cm. The cones are small and brown in color.
Caring for fastigiata consists of frequent cutting, watering, and mulching the soil with pine needles, which over time becomes fertilizer for it.
Prefers moderately moist loamy soil; planting in marshy areas is allowed, but with a high-quality drainage system.
Variety Sunkist (occidentalis ‘Sunkist’) – frost-resistant tree or a shrub 3-5 meters high, with a conical crown with a diameter of 1-2 meters. The branches are thick, lush, the needles are bright, golden, becoming lemon yellow with age, turning bronze in winter.
Growth is slow, in 10 years it grows up to two meters in height. Easily tolerates cutting and crown formation. Care is not difficult, but it does not tolerate drought well. With a lack of moisture, mass seed production begins, which is why the decorative effect suffers. Lack of light negatively affects the quality and shade of needles. Suitable for single planting or together with other trees and shrubs.
Variety Wagneri (occidentalis Wagneri) is a frost-resistant tree with a dense ovoid crown up to 3.5 meters high and about one and a half meters wide. The branches are vertical, drooping. Needles grey-green color, becomes copper in winter. The growth is average, the crown shape is maintained well, so pruning does not need to be done too often.
No special care is required, but it is demanding on the soil; it can be planted in an open, bright place. The variety was bred for planting in alleys and containers.
The variety Cloth of Gold (occidentalis Cloth of Gold) is a frost-resistant shrub about two meters high and a crown up to 1.2 meters in diameter. The crown is conical in shape, the needles are needle-shaped or scaly, lemon-yellow or yellow-orange in shade, and in winter it becomes copper-colored.
It grows slowly and requires simple care. It is better to plant the shrub in a bright place, protected from winds and drafts; in the shade the needles fade. Grows well in moderate, alkaline, fertile soil. Tolerant to drought, does not tolerate waterlogging well. The variety is suitable for planting in alleys and in compositions with other shrubs and trees.
Not only the western thuja is suitable for planting and growing in Russia, but also the oriental thuja (Thuja orientalis), an aurea native to the northwestern regions of China.
Description: Thuja aurea is most often a tree 15-20 meters high. However, there are known specimens growing in the wild, the height of which reached 35 meters, and the diameter of the crown - up to 14 meters.
The crown of young trees is pyramidal in shape; in adults it becomes rounded and irregular in shape, which can be easily corrected by pruning. Thuja orientalis aurea is a multi-stemmed plant, but can also grow as a shrub.
The cones of the eastern thuja differ from the cones of the western thuja. In thuja aurea they are juicy, fleshy and green, with hook-shaped outgrowths. When ripe, they change color and become brown, and they form seeds similar to wheat grains.
Thuja aurea grows well in neutral, slightly alkaline and even chalky soil. For the first two months, caring for it consists of watering every 10 days. If the seedling takes root well, you can do without watering. Thuja aurea is a long-lived plant, favorable conditions can live 1000 years.
All types of thuja - both western and eastern - are suitable for forming hedges, alleys, rocky gardens, and Mediterranean landscapes. Despite some differences, almost all types of thuja are frost-resistant, decorative and well adapted to a new area.
Growing
Thuja occidentalis – unpretentious plant, capable of growing on any type of soil and in any conditions, but it also has its own preferences.
Western thuja loves bright places, but in the shade the decorative properties of its needles are better preserved. The tree grows well in dry soil, but it can also be planted in areas with high level groundwater. In gratitude for the careful care and optimal watering, the thuja occidentalis will grow beautiful tree with a beautiful luxurious crown.
Thuja is propagated by cuttings, seeds or seedlings. Since thuja grows very slowly, the easiest way is to purchase ready-made seedlings from a nursery, but if you wish, the entire process of growing thuja from a seed to a large tree can be done independently.
Thuja seeds rarely retain all the characteristics of the parent tree, especially for hybrid varieties, and seedlings in garden centers and nurseries are quite expensive. Therefore, it is best to propagate thuja at home by cuttings - only in this case can you obtain the desired species with all varietal characteristics.
At the same time, you can experiment with seeds - perhaps many new specimens will have excellent decorative qualities and you will want to breed them in the future.
Seeds for planting are collected in the fall; in winter, the cones open and the seeds fall out. The cut cones are dried in a room with a temperature no higher than +7 degrees. When the scales are dry, you can remove the seeds and store them in a fabric bag. With the first snow, the bags are taken out of the room, placed on the ground and sprinkled with a 30 cm layer of snow - this is how the seeds undergo the necessary stratification.
Planting of seeds is carried out in the spring, in grooves, with a distance of 10-15 cm. The seeds of thuja are small, so they are not planted deep - 0.5 cm is enough. The grooves for planting are filled with water, and after sowing the seeds, they are sprinkled with dry soil and mulched on top. pine needles or sawdust.
The seedlings are watered regularly, but in moderate amounts; at first they are shaded from the strong rays of the sun. Western thuja grows for a very long time - in the first year it grows by 4-5 cm, in the next two years by 10-20 cm and 25-40 cm.
Caring for seedlings involves mulching the soil around them with peat or sawdust. Diving is carried out three years after sowing, landing on permanent place allowed after 4-5 years.
Thuja occidentalis from cuttings. Cuttings are cut in the spring in the morning or evening, as well as in cloudy weather. It is better to take cuttings from the apical side shoots of this year, from a tree aged 4 to 8 years. The length of the cuttings should be within 10-12 cm.
The cuttings are placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 24 hours. After which they are planted in the soil to a depth of 5-6 cm, at a slight angle of 20-30 degrees. Cuttings can be planted in containers, pots or open ground, but under film, at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other.
The cuttings are planted in a soil mixture of leaf soil, humus and sand, since the western thuja loves fertile, light soil.
Containers with cuttings are stored in the basement, and with the arrival of real warmth they are transplanted into open ground, preferably together with a lump of earth.
Cuttings in the spring allow the cuttings to take root well in the first year and begin to grow. Summer cuttings are less fruitful - callus appears in such cuttings in the first year, but mass rooting occurs only in the second year.
Thuja occidentalis light-loving plant, she needs the sun 6-7 hours a day, otherwise she will begin to stretch out, and the crown will be sparse.
Planting seedlings from the nursery. The hole for this purpose is made larger than the pot in which the seedling is still growing. Pine needles, a little humus and upper layer earth, pour out a bucket of water. The seedling is carefully removed from the pot, placed in the hole and the roots are straightened, after which it is covered with soil and watered again.
There is no need to fertilize the seedling at first; this will interfere with its normal adaptation to the new place. IN further care care for a grown seedling should consist of watering, loosening the soil, weeding and fertilizing with nitrophoska.
