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- What you need to know about the roots of Thuja
- Thuja - Flachwurzler or Tiefwurzler?
- Recognize and treat root rot
- Dig up roots of thuja
- Rotate roots in the soil
- Tips
The Thuja belongs to the Flachwurzlern
What you need to know about the roots of Thuja
As long as the tree of life grows healthy and beautiful green in the garden, the roots do not play a big role. It only becomes difficult when you transplant a tree of life or want to clear a thuja hedge. What do you need to know about the roots of Thuja?
Thuja - Flachwurzler or Tiefwurzler?
Thuja is a Flachwurzler. This means that the rootstock does not dig too deep into the ground. For this he spreads out laterally and forms many small root shoots. In the hedge, the roots grow into each other, so that the individual trees are difficult to remove.
As a shallow root, you can set the tree of life without worrying that the roots are destroying supply lines in the earth. However, the side roots can lift patio slabs and walkways over time.
Recognize and treat root rot
Thuja is a sturdy plant for the hedge, but the roots are quite sensitive. They tolerate neither dryness nor too much moisture.
With waterlogging, there is a risk that root rot will spread. It is triggered by fungal spores and favored by moisture.The fungal disease manifests itself in that the trunk gets whitish spots and dry up the shoots of the Thuja.
Root rot can hardly be treated. Mostly, the Thuja comes in completely. You should then get the roots out of the ground as much as possible and replace the earth.
Dig up roots of thuja
Digging the roots of an older thuja requires a lot of strength and time. If that's too much work for you, you should hire a specialist for clearing.
First cut back the tree of life to a longer trunk piece. Then remove the soil to the roots. Use the spade to prick the ground all around and cut or saw off the overhanging roots.
Guide a digger fork as far as possible under the rootstock and lift it up. In an old Thuja you can use a winch, which bind you to the remaining trunk.
Rotate roots in the soil
If it's too time-consuming to pick up the roots of the Tree of Life Hedge, just let them rot in the ground.
Cut down the tree of life as much as possible. Drill holes in the roots in the ground. Fill in compost or compost starter. Then the roots rot faster.
The location can not be replanted if you leave the roots in the ground. But you can fill a thick layer of mother earth over it and sow so at least lawn.
Tips
The roots of Thuja are very sensitive. Transplant a tree of life is therefore not so easy - at least if he is older.