Thuja occ. 'Jantar'? - 125-150 CM RB

Description
The White cedar 'Jantar' (Thuja occidentalis) is a shrub that grows conical, slender and usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and a width of approx. 60 cm. Its scale-like leaves are greenish-yellow in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * tolerates pruning * copper-yellow shoots * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
Very decorative. The White cedar 'Jantar' is evergreen. Its needles are greenish-yellow, soft, scale-like. Copper-yellow shoots.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Poland to Cultivar.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Jantar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Jantar' is a conical and slender growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.6 - 1.8 m and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. It usually grows 25 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar' appear from October. The young cones have a greenish-yellow colour.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary, small/front garden

Root
Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.