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Please help me save my Thuja occidentalis Smaragds

Posted by bizutek (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 6, 10 at 12:09

Please help me save my Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd -
I have 9 of them in a one raw. Over the very hot summer (New York) they lost their vibrant color, became more and more yellowish/dry. One of them dried out completely.
We were away for several weeks so I guess that the sun made it's damage. I have been watering them now every day for the last 7 days but it doesn't help.
I wonder how to recognize if they are being eaten by some insects?
Does it mean that I lost my beautiful shrubs?
Any advise what to do??

Thanks


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RE: Please help me save my Thuja occidentalis Smaragds

need a pic.. to make any kind of answer

ken


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RE: Please help me save my Thuja occidentalis Smaragds

  • Posted by conon 6b, Southern IN (My Page) on
    Tue, Sep 7, 10 at 9:17

How long have they been in the ground? If they were planted this spring, they probably dried out. Most new plantings need an inch of water a week. Watering them every day will kill them just as fast!!

Bag worms could be the culprit, but you would probably see those on the plants.

Like Ken said, attach photos.


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RE: Please help me save my Thuja occidentalis Smaragds

please do NOT send pics to my private email ...

photobucket is very easy to learn.. and free ..

ken


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