Thuja occidentalis Globosa
Thuja occidentalis - decorative plants spherical form that is often used in landscaping. Known in culture with 1874 grade western arborvitae, has excellent spherical crown with relatively slow growth (annual growth of about 6 cm). Her straight, flat and densely located in the side shoots grow evenly, forming a dense evergreen ball. Perfectly can be used in single and group plantings, as well as creating low hedges. Hloboza tinevynoslyva and resistant to urban air pollution, and therefore can be widely used in landscape construction. The needles in the spring - light green, in summer - green, winter - brownish. This kind of - one of the most resilient forms of arborvitae.
It grows quickly to 10 years reaches 1.2 m in height and 1 m in width.
Recommended for planting as a solitaire on the lawn, decorative groups to create average height of hedges, borders, alleys.
Plant care
Humidity. Suffice hygrophilous, but short-lived tolerate drought and dry air.
Soil. By malovymohlyva soil fertility, but prefers moist, fairly fertile soils.
Lighting. The plant tinevytryvali and resistant to urban air pollution, can grow in partial shade. Thuja occidentalis not tolerate Hloboza dry air. Require more frequent watering.
The plant in winter. Winter hardiness is high. To preserve in winter on snow cover breakage, crown recommended pidv`yazuvaty or make the frame, especially for young plants.
Fertilizing. Thankfully responds to spring fertilization, watering and mulching. In the first 1-2 years after planting needs to be protected from exposure to bright sun of the winter and spring, but then becomes quite stable. Much better it brings spring sun protected from cold winds place.