Eastern arborvitae "Salaspils" (Thuja occidentalis)
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Eastern arborvitae "Salaspils" (Thuja occidentalis), also known as "Globosa Salaspils", is a compact, globe-shaped conifer with a very dense habit. This dwarf thuja suits rock gardens, front-of-border positions, low edging and container planting.
This cultivar of Latvian origin forms a dense, ball-shaped crown of dark green, scale-like foliage. According to Latvian nursery catalogues, a mature plant is about 0.6 m tall and 0.6 m wide; it grows slowly and needs little shaping.
It grows in full sun to partial shade and is well adapted to the Baltic climate. Use it as a specimen or in groups with other dwarf conifers.
Specifications
- Height: approx. 0.6 m (Latvian catalogue data)
- Spread: approx. 0.6 m
- Habit: dense, globe-shaped
- Foliage: dark green, scale-like
- Growth rate: slow
- Light: sun to partial shade
- Soil: fertile, moderately moist
- Hardiness: high (species data: USDA 3)
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Choose a sunny or partly shaded spot and dig a hole twice the width of the root ball. Use a mix of garden soil, peat and compost, with the crown level with the soil. Plant in spring or early autumn.
Care. Mulch with a 5 cm layer (bark, peat) to hold moisture. The globe shape is natural; remove only dry or damaged shoots.
Watering and feeding. Water regularly for the first two years, especially in dry spells, as arborvitae does not tolerate a dried-out root ball. Feed in spring with a conifer fertiliser and stop nitrogen by August.
Winter and pruning. The cultivar is hardy, but protect young plants from spring sun scorch with fleece. Prune minimally and only in spring.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 4215 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20042158 |
| Category | Thujas |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days