The growth of a thuja can only be accelerated to a limited extent. If you want an opaque arborvitae hedge very quickly, ensure a favorable location and optimal care. How to accelerate the growth of thuja.
A location that is as bright as possible and some fertilizer favor the growth of the thuja
Accelerate Thuja growth
Depending on the variety, a thuja grows by up to 40 cm a year. But good conditions must be in place for this:
- good location
- water enough but not too much
- fertilize in a balanced way
- cut regularly
Do not plant thuja in the shade. There the tree of life will only grow very poorly. Close to roads with road salt 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 it with 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 when planting with compost, manure or horn shavings.
When using mineral fertilizers, be economical. If the minerals collect on the plant roots, they burn and, in the worst case, cause the tree of life to die.
Use organic fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are better suited for the tree of life than mineral fertilizers. Which includes:
- compost
- dumped crap
- horn shavings
- mulches
The frequently recommended fertilizing with Epsom salt is superfluous. You should only supply the hedge with Epsom salt if there is actually a magnesium deficiency that has been confirmed by a laboratory.
tips
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 through the roots.