Thuja green giant is one of the most widely used trees. It not only grows fast but it also not picky on soil and can grow in sandy soil as well as heavy clay soil. It is practically maintenance free, the only maintenance that you will be required to do is hedge shearing after years of growth. It is also more resistant to pest and diseases. Besides that, it very attractive and has amazing look if well maintained. So are you planning to plant Thuja green giant in your compound but you don’t know the planting procedure? If yes then you are in the right place because in this article we are going to give you a step by step procedure that will help you plant this amazing fast growing tree.
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1. Plan first
Before you start the planting process, it is very important to first come up with a proper plan that will help you know where you are going to plant this tree, how you want it to appear and also its purpose. Thuja green giant is a large landscape tree and requires a good planning. You need to know the length of the area where you intend to plant the tree so as to number of tress to plant.
2. Determine planting location
Once you have come up with a proper plan, the next very crucial step is to determine the area where you will plant this amazing tree. As said earlier Thuja green giant grows very fast and covers a wide area. As result, you need to plant it in an area that is not close to buildings and electricity post to prevent accidents. The tree location should also have adequate exposure to sunlight because Thuja green giant required plenty of sunlight in order to grow well.
3. Clear the planning location.
You need to clear all weeds and son from the location on a sunny day. Weed can compete for nutrients with the trees and that can prevent the tree from growing fast and strong.
4. Dig the planting holes.
After locating the planting site and clearing the planting location, the next step is to dig the planting hole. Expert recommend that the planting holes should be approximately two times the roots of the ball with a shovel. Thuja green giant is a very tall plant and as a result, you need to make the hole deep enough (at least 2 inches) to allow the crown of the tree to sit above the surrounding soil.
5. Add compost in the hole.
Before you transfer the seedling from the nursery, it is very important to first place compost to the hole. Compost ensures that the roots of the tree have essential nutrients as well as good air flow that will allow it to grow fast and healthier.
6. Transfer Thuja green giant form nursery.
After digging the hole to the required length and applying compost manure, the next step is to transfer the seedling from nursery to the planting holes. If you are planting more than one tree, then you should ensure that the holes are well spaced. Expert recommend that space between two successive planting holes should be at least 10 feet apart. Transfer the seedling then cover the hole will soil but not to capacity.
7. Water the plant.
Fill the remaining part of the hole with water. Watering the tree just after planting it is very important because it not only helps to hydrate the tree but it also helps the soil to hold together. Fill the remaining part of the hole with solid and compost manure.
After successful planting of Thuja green giant, there are some things that you need to do to ensure that the tree survives. First you need to continue watering the tree every day (depending on the climatic condition) so as to help it establish itself. Thuja green giant are prone to pest and diseases. You need to spay appropriate pesticide to get rid of pests that may attack the tree thus slowing its growth. In addition to that, you also need to ensure that the tree gets adequate sunlight for it to grow fast. Don’t forget to spread a 3 inch layer of mulch over the planting hole area.