Thuja occidentalis spacing
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7 years ago
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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' - worth growing??
Comments (21)Holly, here's a photo of my Hetz, which I bought from Lowe's last fall. I paid $3-bucks for mine. The color is a deep green and beautiful. My fenced side-yard is small, so that's why I chose it. Also, the needles are extra soft and will be safe for my tiny dogs.....so they won't accidentally get their eyes scratched if they run into it. Tee-hee. (The other reason I bought it.) I think they're adorable little evergreens. Slow growers I've heard. There is only 1/8" growth on mine so far this Spring. I've read it needs to be watered a lot it's first year. Probably true. We've had tons of rain (breaking records) the past few weeks, and the new growth only began after the first downpour. Bottom line, I recommend this little guy. Very cute!...See Morecleaning out interior needles
Comments (2)Thanks Ken. It does seem like a natural process of self-mulching, why should I interfere. Maybe because of the cultivated nature of my plants (multi-stemmed, fastigate, ugh.. what was I thinking) it was benefitial to some extent, but probably not necissary? Improved air circulation, light penetration or lack of nesting habitat for mice/voles is a good thing? I do prefer the needles spread out 2-3' wide, 3" deep along both sides of them but they probably don't care so much either way? My preference, my pain? Heck after the chore was done and after a few adult beverages from my favorite chair all I could think was what a nice mulch job. I don't remember you ever talking about cleaning out your 'Green Giant' or 'Degroot's Spire'. Nor does the topic seem to come up here much other than people asking out about their "dying" arbs. p.s. The pruners are down and I'm walking away. It wasn't really ever a real consideration but seemed like a possibility when you consider the nice trunks and ease of spreading needles....See MoreThuja Occidentalis 'Little Teddy'
Comments (9)Makes me want to try. ==>>> of course ... why do you think i have it.. lol ... i cant keep track of every ones personality .. of lack thereof .. lol .. so .... lets call this a relay race.. and i am handing you the baton ... have at it .. experiment... report back.. show us the after pix.. update us next spring.. etc ... i spotted mine the other day.. while mowing at speed ... it did not take favorably.. to being under 3 feet of snow ... well qualified the the weirder the better club... or even better... the uglier the better club ... too bad it clings to life ... but will i get rid of it.. nope.. i have 5 acres ... most of you dont ... and that is the root of my 'get rid of it' ... comment ... many peeps are NOT inclined to experimenting.. and with limited space... and a personality towards perfection ..... it is much better to get rid of it.. than to try to make it into something its really never going to be ... dont you think ... get the pruning shears.. teach this thing who is in charge at your place ... ken...See MoreThuja occidentalis 'Perk Vlaanderen'
Comments (4)hey.. man i am enjoying your pix.. did i miss the history of your place??? these are some mature specimens... at that size.. i would root some pieces.. and go plant them elsewhere.. and when this one needs to be removed.. well.. remove it.. and be done with it ... cut it off at ground level.. and let the other plant eat up the space ... unless of course.. you have BIG machines to do all this ... it should NOT be all that hard to root thuja .. heck i did it in the house under lights once ... see pic below ... i am not claiming any great success.. but really now.. who needs that much exercise .. lol .. ken ps: this is where you tell me you have the big machines.. and its a 15 min job .... it was this setup.. whether or not you see thuja in there ... there was a shelf full of my mini greenhouses .... then to a heat mat under 16 hours of light ......See Moresplaker
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