Thuja occ. 'Pincushion' - 50-60 CM C20

Description
The Zwerg-Lebensbaum 'Pin Cushion' (Thuja occidentalis) is a woody plant that grows upright, loosely and usually reaches a height of around 90 cm. Its scale-like leaves have a fresh green colour. Decorative cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Pin Cushion' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The Zwerg-Lebensbaum 'Pin Cushion' is evergreen. Its needles are fresh green, scale-like.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Zwerg-Lebensbaum 'Pin Cushion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Zwerg-Lebensbaum 'Pin Cushion' is upright and loose in structure.

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 position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 'Pin Cushion' appear from October.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, containers

Root
Thuja occidentalis 'Pin Cushion' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.