Thuja - Arborvitaes - Outdoor Bushy Plant

🌿 Why UAE Gardeners Love Thuja

✔ Instant Privacy – Forms dense evergreen barriers (2-4m tall)
✔ Sun Warrior – Thrives in 45°C with smart watering
✔ Air Purifier – Filters dust and pollutants
✔ Low-Maintenance – No pruning needed for natural pyramid shape

🌱 Growth & Form

• Mature Height: 2.5-4m (ideal for screening)
• Foliage: Soft emerald-green scales (fragrant when brushed)
• Habit: Naturally conical – stays bushy from base to tip

🏆 UAE-Adapted Strengths
✓ Heat-Tested: Survives Dubai summers with proper care
✓ Salinity-Tolerant: Handles slightly brackish irrigation
✓ Wind-Resistant: Flexible branches withstand shamals

🌞 Light Needs

• Best: 6+ hours morning sun + afternoon shade
• Tolerates: Full sun (with extra watering)

💧 Water Smart

• New Plants: 3x/week for first 6 weeks
• Established: Deep water 2x/week in summer, 1x/week in winter
• Pro Tip: Use drip irrigation to prevent fungal issues

🌴 Soil & Feeding

• Soil: Well-draining mix (add 30% sand for heavy soils)
• Fertilizer: Slow-release granules in Feb & Oct

✂️ Pruning Tips

• When: Early spring before growth surge
• How: Trim lightly to maintain shape
• Never: Cut into old wood (won't regrow)

🌳 Perfect For:

• Privacy Screens – Block neighbors in 12-18 months
• Windbreaks – Protect delicate plants behind them
• Formal Gardens – Edge pathways with geometric precision