Like all plants, the tree of life needs sufficient nutrients to grow he althy and strong. That's why it makes sense to fertilize Thuja Brabant occasionally. However, you should keep a sense of proportion so as not to over-fertilize the tree. How to properly fertilize a Brabant hedge.
How should you fertilize a Thuja Brabant hedge?
In order to properly fertilize a Thuja Brabant hedge, you should use suitable fertilizers such as compost, seasoned manure, horn shavings or conifer fertilizer in spring. A mulch layer of grass clippings or leaves provides the plants with additional nutrients. Epsom s alt is only recommended if you have a magnesium deficiency.
Do not fertilize Thuja Brabant too much or too little
Even though Thuja Brabant grows quite quickly, you shouldn't overdo it with fertilizing. If the tree of life receives too many nutrients, it is just as harmful as if it is undersupplied.
If you use mineral fertilizers such as conifer fertilizer or Epsom s alt, you must pay attention to the dosage. However, when using organic fertilizers, over-fertilization is unlikely.
When is fertilization done?
In the first year after planting, you do not need to fertilize the hedge if you have prepared the soil well beforehand. Thujas that were planted with root balls are also already well cared for.
Only from the following year can you give the Thuja Brabant additional fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon). This is best done in spring, before the tree of life sprouts.
Suitable fertilizers for Thuja Brabant
- Compost
- deposited manure
- Horn shavings
- Conifer fertilizer
Conifer fertilizer is usually offered as a long-term fertilizer. It only needs to be given once a year. You can also fertilize in spring with compost, manure and horn shavings. You should lightly rake the fertilizer material into the ground.
After fertilizing, you must water the thuja well.
Fertilizing with Epsom S alt
Fertilizing with Epsom s alt is often recommended. But this only makes sense if the Thuja Brabant suffers from a magnesium deficiency. It shows itself through yellow needles. Suspicions should be confirmed by soil testing before giving Epsom s alt.
Epsom s alt is sprayed in liquid form onto the undersides of the leaves or sprinkled in solid form on the ground around the tree of life. Avoid bringing the trunk or even the roots directly into contact with the Epsom s alt.
Create mulch cover
By creating a mulch layer of grass clippings, leaves, shrub cuttings and other suitable materials, you can provide Thuja Brabant with optimal nutrients.
Tip
Thuja-Brabant is a particularly robust variety of the tree of life. Since it can be planted very densely and also has a compact growth habit, this tree of life is particularly suitable as a hedge.