How fast does Holmstrup arborvitae grow?
Holmstrup Arborvitae is an evergreen conifer in the cypress family native to North America. It is slow-growing and will take 10 years to reach 10 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide. The foliage is attractive with scale-like leaves in dense horizontal sprays that hold their color well through winter.
How much sun does a Holmstrup arborvitae need?
wide (90-150 cm) at maturity. A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Usually appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Bear in mind that foliage density loosens up in too much shade.
How do you care for a Holmstrup arborvitae?
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Mulch around root zone and shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
How tall do arborvitae grow each year?
This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.
What is the fastest growing arborvitae?
Green Giant ArborvitaeThuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’ The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreenāshooting up by as much as 3 feet per year until maturity.
Will arborvitae come back from winter burn?
Arborvitae branches whose foliage turns brown (entirely) due to winter burn may not come back, but there is no sense in being hasty about pruning (you never know), so hold off on pruning until well into the spring or even summer.
What does Holmstrup arborvitae look like?
Holmstrup Arborvitae is an evergreen conifer in the cypress family native to North America. It is slow-growing and will take 10 years to reach 10 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide. The foliage is attractive with scale-like leaves in dense horizontal sprays that hold their color well through winter. The form is a narrow pyramidal shape.
Where do you plant Holmstrup arborvitae?
Holmstrup is an exceptional and versatile Arborvitae variety for its color and fine-textured appearance in your landscape. You can always find room for this well-mannered shrub. Plant it where you need some architectural interest or to give a loose planting bed some structure.
Do arborvitae need pruning?
Arborvitae are solid standards in the garden. These very hardy evergreens are great at grounding a foundation planting or perennial border. They are naturally conical and very tidy, so they don’t need to be pruned unless you want to make them into a hedge. They are very low-maintenance.
Can you grow Holmstrup Thuja in pots?
Our one gallon size Holmstrup Thuja is the perfect size as winter plants for growing in pots and window boxes. The following spring plant them in the ground in their permanent location. Holmstrup Thuja is grown in a trade gallon container. Orders shipping to AZ and CA may be bare rooted and root wrapped before being boxed for shipping.