- Why does Thuja Brabant turn brown?
- Diseases are rarely to blame for the discoloration
- Avoid care mistakes
- A good location for Thuja Brabant
Thuja Brabant is probably the most robust variety of the tree of life. Diseases are extremely rare and pests hardly bother the tree of life. If a Thuja Brabant turns brown, mistakes in care are usually responsible.
Both incorrect care and pests or diseases can be behind a brown discoloration
Why does Thuja Brabant turn brown?
The list of possible causes of Thuja Brabant turning brown is long:
- Bad location
- too much sun
- soil too dry
- soil overfertilized
- pest infestation
- root rot
Most problems are caused by improper care. Diseases are mostly caused by care mistakes.
Diseases are rarely to blame for the discoloration
Apart from root rot, diseases in Thuja Brabant hardly ever occur. This species of the tree of life is almost resistant to shoot death caused by fungi.
Root rot is caused by too much moisture in the soil. When planting the hedge, make sure that the soil is permeable to water so that no waterlogging can occur.
Pest infestation by the leaf miner is also rarely a problem with Thuja Brabant.
Avoid care mistakes
Make sure that the soil is always slightly damp, but not waterlogged. Water when it is very dry, especially when the hedge is young. This also applies in winter. Wait for frost-free days to water Thuja Brabant.
Over-fertilization is a real problem for the tree of life. Do not fertilize too frequently and follow the directions on the packet.
Better yet, use only organic fertilizers like compost, horn shavings ($39.99) and manure that has been dumped. Mulching is also a good way to add nutrients to the hedge without over-fertilizing it.
A good location for Thuja Brabant
Like all thuja varieties, Thuja Brabant likes a sunny to semi-shady location, but does not tolerate strong sunlight during midday. The needles then burn and turn brown.
Strong winds also cause problems for the Thuja Brabant. Therefore, plant the hedge in such a way that it is not directly in a wind tunnel.
tips
Thuja Brabant is a shallow-rooted plant whose root system does not go very deep into the ground, but spreads widely. The tree of life increases in length and height by 20 to 40 cm every year if it is not pruned.