ᐅ Arborvitae are gradually dying off.

Created on: 27 Jun 2021 20:39
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Nadini89
We planted a thuja hedge last September. Until now, it looked really healthy. However, more and more plants are turning brown over time. The brown plants are very easy to pull out. It seems like the roots haven’t taken hold at all. What could be the reason for this? Especially since the plants were previously quite green and had grown well.
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HilfeHilfe
28 Jun 2021 06:05
Hello, we also had about one-third die off. The problem was a lack of watering. We acted immediately and installed a drip irrigation hose.

Thuja plants need a lot of water during the first two years, after that they take care of themselves.
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Bookstar
28 Jun 2021 07:51
tomtom79 schrieb:

Amazing how everyone has something against Thuja, it's the same with cherry laurel. Better a green hedge than a fence.
There are many beautiful hedges, but Thuja is not one of them. Cherry laurel is also not suitable as a hedge. It’s nice as a single plant, though.
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motorradsilke
28 Jun 2021 08:04
Bookstar schrieb:

There are many beautiful hedges, but thuja is not one of them. Cherry laurel is also not suitable as a hedge. Otherwise, it’s quite nice as a single plant.

Then please suggest an alternative for a beautiful, evergreen hedge. Yew would be great in my opinion, but it grows too slowly and is much too expensive if you want large plants from the start.
rick201828 Jun 2021 08:08
Exactly, yew is such a great alternative.
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Myrna_Loy
28 Jun 2021 08:13
Yews? Plants typically found in cemeteries and toxic throughout—from wood to needles to berries.
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hampshire
28 Jun 2021 08:15
tomtom79 schrieb:

Amazing how everyone is against thuja trees, but it's the same with cherry laurel. Better a green hedge than a fence.
Both of these plant species offer little nutritional value or habitat for native insects and birds. Considering the significant insect decline over recent years, this choice is unfortunate. Therefore, alternatives are being promoted.