In creating landscape compositions, thuja acts as a soloist. The design of alleys, alpine slides is not complete without this beautiful tree. In addition, there are many varieties of it. Tui are columnar and spherical; color of needles - dark green, light green, brown, pink, golden. By combining different types in the composition, you can create a truly landscape masterpiece. Many plant this tree in front of the house, because it is unpretentious in growing and really is an ornament to even the most boring hedge.
How to properly plant a thuja
It should be noted right away that the thuja will absolutely not cause any trouble when planting and growing. But in order for the tree to grow truly beautiful, it is still worth following some simple rules. A person who first decided to decorate his site with this plant may have a question: “How to plant a thuja?”. In this article you will find answersto all your questions. So let's get started.
Landing
Before planting thuja seedlings, you should deal with the territory in which they will grow. The site should be sunny, then the tree will delight you with lush greenery, but at the same time not quite open in order to avoid freezing in winter. Thuja grows well in any soil. The only condition is that the soil must have good permeability. If the soil is clayey, drain. Holes for seedlings should be about 60 - 80 cm deep, but if you plant tall varieties, then dig deeper holes. When planting alleys between young trees, leave at least 2 meters, for tall varieties - at least 5 m. Do not forget that the tree grows not only in height, but also in breadth. You can plant it in a permanent place at any time of the year, but if you do this in the spring, then the tree will get stronger and better prepared for winter.
Care
In order for a young plant to easily endure the stress of a transplant, it should be fed at first. If you applied complex fertilizers directly into the hole when planting, then the first top dressing will be needed only after five years. The first time after planting, the thuja must be watered every week, the water consumption is about 10 liters under the root. In hot weather, the volume of water is increased. Sprinkling is recommended between waterings. Due to the fact that the root system of the plant is almost on the surface, be sure to loosen the soil after watering: this way the roots will receive more oxygen and the thuja will be better.grow.
Wintering
Another question that may arise: "How to properly plant a thuja and keep it in winter?" It should be noted that thuja quite easily tolerates winter frosts. But if it is possible to wrap a tree, do it. Wrapping should be carried out at least in the first years of the tree's life. And one more thing: during heavy snowfalls, snow clogs between the branches of the crown, which can damage the tree and lose its shape. So that the thuja does not break under the weight of snow and does not take on a sloppy look, tie its branches with twine.
Cutting
Pruning and shaping thuja tolerates perfectly. But the branches should be cut no more than a third. Pruning is carried out as needed, giving the plant the desired shape. For this manipulation, use garden shears, which are sold at any gardening store.
Thuja "smaragd": planting and care
As mentioned above, there are a large number of thuja varieties that differ in the shape and color of the crown. One of the popular varieties is thuja "smaragd" or, as it is also called, western thuja. This plant has a conical shape, the tree grows up to 5 m high. The needles are light green in color. Planting thuja "smaragd", as well as caring for it, do not differ in anything special. This variety gained popularity due to its shade tolerance and frost resistance.
Beauty and benefit
From this article you learned how to properly plant a thuja. Grow on your plots this wonderfultree, it is not only beautiful, but also has healing properties. The aroma spread by thuja needles is able to purify the air of pathogenic bacteria. And all thanks to the essential oils contained in the foliage and wood of the plant.
