SKU

AVTUJPLT192

Care

Thuja plants are fairly easy to grow and to care for, they will need a bit of assistance until they are fully established in the garden. For a minimum of 2 years after planting, you will need to pay special attention to watering, feeding, pruning, and weeding. This will minimise the potential for common Thuja plant issues to occur. The most frequent issue gardeners have with Thuja is browning. If the foliage of your new plant turns from green (or golden, like in the case of Thuja Occidentalis Golden Globe or Thuja occidentalis Fire Chief White Cedar Congabe) to a dull brown, it is a sign that something is wrong with the plant. Usually, the underlying issue is that the root system is not getting enough water. To remedy the issue, increase watering and prune away any brown or yellowing foliage. Unlike Cupressus Leylandii, Thuja will regrow if the dead foliage is cut back. In fact, Thuja will naturally have some browning regardless of the conditions, but pruning and feeding will assist in producing new foliage each year.