{"title":"Thuja Hedging Root Ball","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1sdyo85\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThuja Root Ball Hedging (Brabant \u0026amp; Smaragd\/Emerald) Pre-Orders Now Open\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14lxaj7\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"145\"\u003ePremium Evergreen Conifer Hedging – Available October to March\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThuja is one of the UK's most popular evergreen conifer hedging plants, valued for its dense foliage, excellent year-round screening and attractive natural appearance. Whether you're looking for the fast-growing \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eThuja Brabant\u003c\/strong\u003e or the more compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThuja Smaragd (Emerald Green)\u003c\/strong\u003e, root ball Thuja offers an economical way to establish an instant evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eroot ball Thuja\u003c\/strong\u003e is field-grown for several years before being carefully lifted during the dormant season with an intact ball of soil surrounding the roots. This provides mature, well-established plants at a significantly lower cost than equivalent container-grown specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eAvailable exclusively between \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eOctober and March\u003c\/strong\u003e, root ball Thuja is ideal for creating privacy, shelter and year-round screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"gjzsti\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eWhy Pre-Order Your Thuja Hedging?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eOur Thuja is lifted fresh from the field each autumn, with the highest quality plants available from the first lifting of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eBy pre-ordering now, you'll benefit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1blebkw\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e✔ Priority access to freshly lifted field-grown plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hgzrhl\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e✔ The widest choice of sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nsf3ik\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e✔ Guaranteed availability before the busy planting season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yi2r3b\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e✔ Exclusive pre-order offers before lifting begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eLarger specimens are produced in limited quantities and often sell out early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"pe0zl1\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eWhy Choose Root Ball Thuja?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eField-grown Thuja develops naturally over several years, producing a strong fibrous root system and dense branching before lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eRoot ball plants provide exceptional value, allowing you to establish an instant conifer hedge with mature plants at a fraction of the cost of large container-grown stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npzhv5\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eLarger plants for less money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6d6i3x\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFreshly lifted field-grown stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zpptk\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eStrong, well-developed root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5rypk\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eExcellent establishment when planted correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hhz1hb\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eImmediate year-round privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2pud4m\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eLong-lasting evergreen screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eWith good planting and aftercare, Thuja establishes quickly and develops into a dense, attractive hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"10jed0x\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eWhich Thuja Should You Choose?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a3roj3\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eThuja Brabant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eThuja Brabant is the fastest-growing Thuja variety and is ideal if you're looking to create a dense privacy screen in the shortest possible time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eIt offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ieh6o\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eFast annual growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xzj1d\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eDense evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p8fc00\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eExcellent screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7k5acb\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eEasy maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"frv2hz\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eIdeal for larger boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eBrabant responds well to trimming and can be maintained as either a formal hedge or a more natural screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pyr8as\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eThuja Smaragd (Emerald Green)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eAlso known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eThuja Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eSmaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety has a naturally compact, upright habit with rich emerald-green foliage that retains its colour throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eIt offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wx2kv7\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eNaturally neat growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnenjk\" data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eRich emerald-green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jpcff6\" data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eSlower growth than Brabant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xcz106\" data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eMinimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14l34v4\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eIdeal for formal gardens and decorative boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eSmaragd is perfect where a more refined appearance is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"q2ncx2\" data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003ePlanting Root Ball Thuja\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eRoot ball Thuja should always be planted as soon as possible after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w544kk\" data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e1. Prepare the Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eDig a trench or individual planting holes wider than the rootball and loosen the surrounding soil to encourage root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1layjst\" data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003e2. Position the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003ePlace each rootball so the top sits level with the surrounding ground. Avoid planting too deeply, as this can affect establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x0wg5v\" data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e3. Leave the Hessian On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the hessian or wire basket. These materials help keep the rootball intact during planting and naturally decompose over time while allowing roots to grow through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15p9pko\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003e4. Backfill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003eBackfill with the excavated soil, firm gently around the rootball and water thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1kwcq8d\" data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003eSoil and Position\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003eThuja performs best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kglp5c\" data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003eMoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rd0hyc\" data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003eClay (provided it isn't waterlogged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j3uiw7\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eLoam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y01hce\" data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eSandy soils with regular watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3934\"\u003eIt grows well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eg16nn\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fqyu3k\" data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003ePartial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q2sjkg\" data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eSheltered gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8bfmom\" data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eExposed locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4055\"\u003eAvoid planting into permanently waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4060\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1nvbt87\" data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4073\"\u003eAftercare\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eGood aftercare is essential during the first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003eWe recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8yedx\" data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eWater thoroughly immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1505lcx\" data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003eContinue deep watering throughout the first spring and summer, particularly during dry weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6e6oq\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eWater slowly so moisture penetrates the full depth of the rootball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ky0u3n\" data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eApply mulch around the base to help retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"129p1dc\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4469\"\u003eKeep grass and weeds clear around each plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"53y2zr\" data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4528\"\u003eStake taller specimens if required to prevent wind rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4669\"\u003eThuja can dry out surprisingly quickly during its first year after planting, so consistent watering is the key to successful establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4674\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"dm7b3n\" data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003ePruning Thuja Hedging\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4772\"\u003eThuja requires very little pruning but responds well to light trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4791\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cdf8pp\" data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4849\"\u003eTrim once each year during late spring or late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xg71gk\" data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003eAvoid cutting back into old brown wood, as conifers rarely regenerate from bare stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fnq5r\" data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003eRegular light trimming will encourage a dense, tidy hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5004\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"11bst4a\" data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5036\"\u003eThuja Root Ball Hedging FAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lqxx3d\" data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5076\"\u003eWhen is root ball Thuja available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5170\"\u003eRoot ball Thuja is available between \u003cstrong data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5136\"\u003eOctober and March\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the plants remain dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ti7x4\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5212\"\u003eWhich is better, Brabant or Smaragd?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5251\"\u003eBoth make excellent evergreen hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5464\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3hijtt\" data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5255\" data-end=\"5266\"\u003eBrabant\u003c\/strong\u003e is the faster-growing choice and ideal for larger screening projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j7w6u6\" data-start=\"5337\" data-end=\"5464\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5360\"\u003eSmaragd (Emerald)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a slower growth rate but naturally maintains a neater, more compact shape and vibrant green colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eu2yj1\" data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5498\"\u003eShould I remove the hessian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5500\" data-end=\"5661\"\u003eNo. Leave both the hessian and any wire basket intact. They naturally break down after planting while helping to keep the rootball together during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1shulj6\" data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5698\"\u003eCan Thuja be planted in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5790\"\u003eYes. Winter is the ideal planting season, provided the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1m87mdi\" data-start=\"5792\" data-end=\"5827\"\u003eHow much watering will it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"6056\"\u003eWater thoroughly immediately after planting and continue deep watering throughout the first growing season. 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