will emerald green arborvitae grow in zone 9

Emerald green arborvitae (Thuja accidentalis) – This evergreen grows 12 to 14 feet (3.5 to 4 m.) and prefers areas having full sun with well-drained soil. Note: Dwarf varieties of arborvitae are available.

1. How late can you plant emerald green arborvitae?
2. How much do Emerald Green arborvitae grow in a year?
3. Do emerald green arborvitae have invasive roots?
4. Can you keep emerald green arborvitae short?
5. How can I make my emerald green arborvitae grow faster?
6. How deep do you plant emerald green arborvitae?
7. Why are my emerald arborvitae turning brown?
8. What is the best arborvitae for privacy?
9. How do you care for a newly planted emerald green arborvitae?
10. How do you plant emerald green arborvitae for privacy?
11. How close can you plant arborvitae to your house?
12. How close can you plant arborvitae?

How late can you plant emerald green arborvitae?

Most evergreen plants, such as arborvitae, are planted when they are not actively growing for best results. Depending where you live, they may be planted in late winter if soils are workable, or you may have to wait until early spring when the earth has thawed.

How much do Emerald Green arborvitae grow in a year?

This tree grows at a slow rate, with height increases of less than 12" per year.

Do emerald green arborvitae have invasive roots?

Unfortunately, arborvitae isn't one of the species listed, but I couldn't find any indication that arborvitae is considered to have particularly invasive roots. The article recommends a distance of 25 to 60 or 70 feet from the leach field depending on the aggressiveness of the tree.

Can you keep emerald green arborvitae short?

Emerald Green arborvitae are cylindrical cedar trees. If they are allowed to grow without any pruning, they grow tall and thin. If they are pruned on top they will put their growth into growing bushier but not add as much height. ... They want to be able to advertise a 5-6' tree as soon as possible.

How can I make my emerald green arborvitae grow faster?

How Can You Make Them Grow More Quickly?

1. 1 – Plant Them at the Right Time of the Year. ...
2. 2 – Plant Them in Acidic Soil. ...
3. 3 – Choose the Right Type of Arborvitae. ...
4. 4 – Plant Them Correctly. ...
5. 5 – Care for Them Properly During Winter Time. ...
6. 6 – Make Sure You Water Them Properly.

How deep do you plant emerald green arborvitae?

Emerald Green Arborvitae Planting Instructions

1. Dig hole about 2 inches wider and deeper than rootball of your tree.
2. Place the plant in the hole a fill in with soil. ...
3. Sprinkle one tablespoon of lime around the drip line of the tree.

Why are my emerald arborvitae turning brown?

Answer: If the south side of your arborvitae hedge turns brown, it may be caused by some sort of stress. It could be too little water, drying winds, high temperatures, injury to the roots or damage to the trunk.

What is the best arborvitae for privacy?

Emerald Green Arborvitae is the ultimate choice for a dense privacy hedge.

How do you care for a newly planted emerald green arborvitae?

When you first plant Emerald Green arborvitae, you need to keep the soil moist. Water when the top one inch of soil becomes dry. A good rule of thumb is to water once or twice a week for the first year. This plant is drought resistant and doesn't have wet feet, so don't over water.

How do you plant emerald green arborvitae for privacy?

I chose Emerald Green arborvitaes for my privacy tree. It's recommended to plant them 3′-4′ apart to form a privacy hedge when full grown. I chose to plant them 3′ apart from trunk to trunk. You can also ask the nursery how far apart to plant your new trees.

How close can you plant arborvitae to your house?

An arborvitae shrub usually spreads to a width of about 15 feet when fully grown, so planting it about 7 or 8 feet from a house, or half it's mature width, is ideal.

How close can you plant arborvitae?

Plant arborvitae far enough apart to accommodate for their full size. A mature arborvitae can be ten feet wide, so planting them ten feet apart is wise. If you plan to prune the plant to maintain a certain size or shape, keep that in mind when spacing arborvitae.