The tree of life is not only very suitable as a hedge, but also for keeping as a topiary. In addition to the spherical shape, the spiral is particularly popular. How to cut a thuja in a spiral and what do you need for this?

The Thuja is very pruning compatible

Cut thuja in a spiral

As a hedge, Thuja offers good privacy protection in the garden. But the tree of life also cuts a fine figure as a topiary. Balls or spirals in particular are chosen as the shape.

The tree tolerates pruning very well and can be pruned all year round except during frost.

The tool you need

As a tool you need:

  • clean secateurs
  • small saw
  • line
  • template

Electrical devices are not suitable because you cannot cut precisely enough with them. Make sure the equipment is very clean so you don't transmit diseases.

You can get a template from a specialist shop or you can make one yourself out of cardboard or wire.

This is how you get a spiral shape

Tie a string at the top of the tree of life and spiral it around the thuja. Alternatively, create the template.

Now cut along the string so that the cuts become thinner towards the inside. Avoid cutting behind the green, as the tree of life will not sprout again there.

As a tip, cut the thuja either in the shape of a cone or make a ball. There are wire templates for the spherical shape that are simply slipped over the crown.

The best time to cut the thuja

Cut the main shape in spring. You give the tree of life the desired shape.

Later you only have to remove protruding shoots. You should also occasionally cut out branches growing across so that the thuja gets enough air and light.

Never cut in direct sunlight, as the cutting points will then turn brown. Also, the thuja branches should not be soaked so that fungal spores cannot penetrate the cuts.

tips

If you do not dare to cut the thuja yourself as a spiral, you can buy appropriate trees of life in stores. These are pre-cut and only need to be re-cut from time to time.

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