Here is a great plant selction:
Arbor Vitae are commonly used evergreen shrubs or trees useful in urban areas where low maintenance and durability is needed. These plants will grow in most locations in Pa. Arborvitae are easy to grow. These plants make excellent living fences. Many cultivars with forms such as being globed in shape, columnar, or narrow pyramidal, tend to be near buildings, doors, and walkways. Other forms which are larger are used for screens and buffers that are planted in rows. Some are planted as specimen trees.
The form of arborvitae is small, medium, or large depending on the cultivar. Some reach 50', others only 3'. Most prefer full sun to partial sun. Planting in dense shade conditions should be avoided. A moist , well drained, loamy soil in full sunlight are ideal conditions for growing healthy arborvitae. These plants will tolerate rocky, clay, urban conditions of heat drought and pollution. The most important pest we have is bagworms which must be controlled to prevent complete defoliation. Some cultivars have multiple leaders which also prove to be a detraction for the plant. Pruning out multiple leaders in some cultivars is a simple remeady.
Our most popular Arborvitae is the Emerald Green arborvitae. Many people prefer to spell them Arbor Vitae. It is a bright light green color and narrow in shape. It makes a distinctive and impressive natural fence. It is easy to grow ,plant, and keep in shape. This is a plant you will likly havve success planting.
About Author :
Mike has raised Arborvitas for 10 years on his Fountainville farm in Bucks County. His web site has more information on Arborvitas at http://www.seedlingsrus.com/Arborvitae.html sign up for his plant and tree newletter at http://www.seedlingsrus.com/123456signup.html
Article Source : Articleburn.com