Fern Morpankhi/ Morpankhi, Thuja Compacta – Plant

How to Properly Plant Thuja

Watering
Once you transplant a Thuja to the garden, proper watering should be your primary concern. Getting the water down to the root system of every one of these plants is essential, as they will dry out otherwise. The amount of water a plant will need depends on its age and size. We sell these trees as mature plants with fairly large root balls, so you should be watering every other day for at least a few minutes on each root ball.
This will ensure your new Thujas do not dry out or get yellowing or browning of the foliage- which is a common symptom of insufficient watering.

Feeding
After your thuja root balls have been thoroughly soaked, you should also use liquid fertiliser to encourage new growth. We use Miracle-Gro Liquafeed fertiliser on our own plants- ideally the one that attaches to a hose. You can easily find this fertiliser on  Amazone or at DIY stores such as Homebase.

When Planting In Winter
The only exception to this rule is if the root ball has been planted in the colder part of the year: no watering if the temperatures are below 10 degrees Celsius. In the UK, this usually means you should not water Thuja from November to March. Wait until Spring before feeding your plants. Ideally, it would be sometime around April, when these coniferous plants start their growing season again.

After Care – Up To Two Years
Within the first two years from planting, thuja cultivars will not have a fully developed root system that would allow it to support itself. Without a little help in the form of burlap tree ties (a hessian fabric) to keep its branches in place, a young Thuja can be at risk of splitting in harsh weather conditions. However, around 3 years of age, a Thuja cultivar becomes fully established and fully hardy. AtParamount Plants and Garden you can get both young Thuja plants and more mature specimens.