What’s the best time to plant evergreens?
Answer: Mid-August through September is an excellent time to plant pine, spruce, and other evergreens. Evergreens planted in late October or November may not have adequate time to become established before the onset of winter and could be subject to desiccation injury and death. Generally, evergreens grow better when soil pH is acidic; many nutrients may be unavailable to the plant when soil is too alkaline. Depending on rainfall, water evergreens through late fall. The best time to fertilize your evergreens is before new growth expands, around early April in Minnesota, up to about mid-July.Answer: Mid-August through September is an excellent time to plant pine, spruce, and other evergreens. Evergreens planted in late October or November may not have adequate time to become established before the onset of winter and could be subject to desiccation injury and death.
What is the quickest growing evergreen?
We carry a number of fast-growing evergreens, which are defined as growing at least two feet or more per year—but evergreens that are part of the Arborvitae family, like the Thuja Green Giant and Emerald Green, are known some of the fastest growers, making them incredibly versatile in the landscape. Green Giant Arborvitae Known for its fast growth and dense foliage, this evergreen is perfect for screening out neighbors and undesirable views.