Does ARBORVITAE NEED Sun or Shade?
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025
- Are you wanting to SEE the DIFFERENCE? The Emerald Green Arborvitae is typically listed as a full sun plant. Here is a comparison of the shrub/tree grown in sun vs shade.
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Those almost look like Italian Cypress. Great look!
Do you think other arbs would be just as shade tolerant?
Does the emerald have spider mites and bagged worm issues?
I was thinking of planting them in my backyard, I bought some from Home Depot 5-6 feet ones, but I have watched a lot of videos they say they brown up in the back and they get spider mite issues.
So I might return them, I am not sure, any suggestions? I do not like the look of a wall.
Also I do not like the way they split at the top, how would you prevent that?
Maybe something else you can suggest for shield from the neighbors but not planted right next to each other.
I like the way you planted them and each one stands on its own.
Thin look definitely looks good, how often do you have shear them?
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Thank you
I did not notice any of the mite or bagworm issues. I have a friend who had bagworm issues one random summer and used a spray purchased from lowes (probably triazicide, ortho, or something close to those -they also have organic choices). The spray killed off the bag worms the next few days, and the trees survived and revived. You can try to use and dawn dish soap water solution for spidermites.
These trees grew slimmer due to lack of full sun exposure all around them. They are growing taller than wider, but as far as sheering, I've had these now for about 6-7 years, since they were around 18" tall, and I've lightly sheered them once a year over the last 2 seasons.
The splits at top top can be helped if trim back one of the leaders. The tree should have only 1 prominent leader if you don't want the split. This is also a reason why you can cut away a browning branch and still grow a healthy arborvitae. I have cut away a second leader from a small arborvitae when i first planted it. But if yours are already a good size then cut it from the top and let the other lead, the sheer the tree to a blunt point towards the leader.
For sheilding from neighbors, are you wanting a different type of tree/shrub? Do you want evergreen? Leyland cypress have a wide base at maturity and would not neccesarily need to be planted into a hedge. Also if you dont like garden walls, you can stagger trees into 2 rows ( think of the back 2 rows of bowling pins). I do have trees growing side by side but do not make a complete wall and I also have a staggered wall of 3 gold leyland cypresses in the hind row and 2 gold redwoods in the front row. I can do a video on that set-up.
Goodluck, and I some of this info helps! 🙏🏽
Can and should you split the arborvitae to create a more narrow look with one point stem?
just buy another specie that grows narrow
It's not recommended to split arborvitaes, as it is likely that the splits would die. What you can do, is to lightly sheer and shape your arborvitae while it grows (once a year or every other year), to help keep a tight and more narrow shape. You don't want to go too deep into the shurb's inner growth, as it may show bare spots. Also, to incourage narrow growth, you can trim back the top of your arborvitae it there appears to be "multiple leaders." This will keep your arborvitae from potential gapping as it ages. Sorry to respond late, as I'm just seeing your comment.
How far apart did u planted from house?
The arborvitae at the house was planted about 3 feet away from the house when it was smaller. The roots are not invasive, so if you're wanting it close to your house then you shouldn't have any problems!
@@Garden.of.D thank you
@@26alexther of course! You're welcome, and Good Luck🤞🏽
Those look like skyrocket junipers in the front.
I've sheered them a bit, so they do have that appearance, but they are Emerald Green Arborvitaes. I planted all of my shrubs and trees, and there just a few plants that did not have a tag or I can't remember the species. I wish I had some skyrocket junipers!
I do have 2 spartan juniper, but they don't look like these anymore.
@@Garden.of.D that's a juniper I hadn't heard of. The columnar upright trees are so regal, they really make a statement. I have a bare corner just crying to have one planted in it.
Lowes is my go to garden store too. Their prices are great. Thanks for sharing!! 😀🌲
@@christineribone9351 I love the regal look as well! I would highly recommend the emerald green abrovitae as they are of lower maintenance and hold there shape pretty well without any trimming. I don't know how big of a space you're wanting to fill at your corner, but if you aren't neccarilly looking for an evergreen, then you could use a columnar deciduous tree. European hornbeams have a nice natural regal look to them, but one would consume more space and produce and be more of a clean-up in the fall. Are you trying to decide on what to plant?
@@Garden.of.D I already have two of the Emerald giant Arbs. They're well established & about 15 ft H. I love them.
The corner I'm trying to fill is about 4 ft at its widest and there's a chain link fence bordering 2 sides. I don't mind if the tree grows through the fence as its for privacy and appeal.
I have a skyrocket Juniper at another corner and I like how it "grounds" my yard. I want to replicate the look at the empty corner. So I'm already visualizing that look.
Thanks for your suggestion. I already have three 40 ft deciduous trees that keep me very busy in the fall. So I'm leaning towards an evergreen for that reason and because they stay beautifully green during our heavy winter season. (In the high desert SW.)
By the way" you're one of the few that actually answer people's questions. I dearly appreciate your making the effort and taking the time. Thank you! 👍😀☺🌲🌴