The growth of a thuja can only be accelerated to a limited extent. If you want an opaque hedge made of arborvitae very quickly, make sure you find a favorable location and optimal care. How to accelerate the growth of thuja.
How to speed up the growth of a thuja?
To accelerate the growth of a thuja, you should ensure a good location, water sufficiently, fertilize in a balanced manner and cut regularly. Use organic fertilizers such as compost, seasoned manure or horn shavings and avoid over-fertilization.
Accelerate thuja growth
Depending on the variety, a thuja grows by up to 40 cm annually. But there must be good conditions for this:
- good location
- water enough but not too much
- fertilize in a balanced way
- cut regularly
Do not plant thuja in the shade. The tree of life will grow very poorly there. Close to roads with road s alt is also an unfavorable location for a thuja hedge.
Be careful when fertilizing
According to the motto: “A lot helps a lot!”, some gardeners tend to overdo fertilizing. With the right nutrient composition, the growth of the tree of life can be accelerated somewhat. However, over-fertilization is harmful.
Improve the soil with compost, seasoned manure or horn shavings when planting. Then you don't have to fertilize at all at first.
When using mineral fertilizers, be economical. The minerals collect on the plant roots, burn them and, in the worst case, cause the tree of life to collapse.
Use organic fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are better than mineral fertilizers for the tree of life. These include:
- Compost
- deposited manure
- Horn shavings
- Mulch blankets
The frequently recommended fertilizing with Epsom s alt is unnecessary. You should only supply the hedge with Epsom s alt if there is actually a magnesium deficiency confirmed by a laboratory.
Tip
Many thujas die because they are not watered enough after planting. It takes at least two years for the tree of life to be able to support itself via its roots.