Thuja plicata Whipcord
- 1 x Thuja Plicata Whipcord 19 cm pot
Botanical name | Thuja Plicata Whipcord |
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Category | Conifers |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
Size | Ø 19cm |
aa_height | 35cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | No |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant Depthrośliny | 20cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Full grown height | 125cm - 150cm |
Mature width | 60cm - 80cm |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Evergreen |
How to take care of Thuja plicata Whipcord
In general : Thuja plicata Whipcord dislike wet feet, therefore plant in well-drained soil which has been improved with some compost, you can improve soil drainage by mixing in some sand or grit to the planting holes. Thuja plicata Whipcord have strong preference for sandy, acidic soils. At the start of winter water the Thuja plicata Whipcord well so that they go into the winter with a moisture boost. As Thuja plicata Whipcord are evergreen trees, they keep on dehydrating all winter long. Avoid shading the base of the plant to prevent the lower part also turning brown - it does not stand shade. Do not apply fertilizer until your trees have been in the ground for at least 6 -8 weeks. It could burn the new roots. During Feb and March add some Natural Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate) on top of the soil to improve the foliage colour, if you cannot obtain it, organic fertilizer will suffice. Thuja plicata Whipcord require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned to remove any dead and old wood.
For additional instructions see product packaging.