Caring For Your New Hedge

Color

It is perfectly normal for your new trees to go through some shock. Being moved from one place to another can do this. So if you are noticing that your trees are looking a bit disheveled a couple weeks after planting, this is normal.

When a cedar tree has died it will start at the top of the tree. You will notice a rust brown color and it will slowly spread down the tree. This colour is different however form the pumpkin orange colour the inner needles will turn in preparation for the colder temps. Cedars shed their inner needles to preserve themselves for the winter months. Many customers may think their tree has died but this is not the case. The tree will keep their outer “new growth” and shed their inner. This typically happens around the first frost and cooler fall temperatures. You can find pictures online by searching "EVERGREEN SHEDDING" which will show the appropriate changes your hedge will go throw during this time.

If you see a broken branch, which can happen sometimes during transporting and planting, it will eventually turn the rust brown which indicates it can be cut off from the tree. It can be a shock to walk out one day and see your hedge looking a bit more disheveled than the day of planting, but don’t fear, with proper care and attention your hedge will be glowing green in no time.

Fertilizing

The growing season varies depending on temperature but can be from late April to Middle of July. So if you are fertilizing this is the optimal time. Fertilizing the first year we recommend using bone meal as it promotes root growth. The second year we suggest a fertilizer for evergreen trees from a reputable garden centre. Trees can be over fertilized, be careful with using granular fertilizer in warmer weather and burning your trees.

Other

Make sure to not add extra soil to the hedge. Adding extra materials such as landscape fabric, or piling more soil/mulch will void warranty. This will suffocate the trees.

Contact

Eastern Evergreen can be reached at 905-269-7278 or mark@easternevergreen.com for any other questions or concerns with your hedge.