Daylily Nursery 859007832 User manual

Growing Evergreen Trees

Evergreen trees grow well in a wide variety of climate conditions and soils and are usually available

at choose-and-cut tree farms only. This tree enjoys both part sun/part shade and full sun and has

very forgiving light requirements. A fast growing tall evergreen trees can grow 3 feet or more per

year, even on poor soils. The tree will quickly outgrow its space in small landscapes and can be too

large for most residential landscapes unless trimmed on a regular basis. Unusually, shallow roots of

this tree species can give in wet soil and topple large trees.

Planting

When planting evergreens, bear in mind the tree’s fast growth rate and mature size as you

determine spacing. Roots should be spread out evenly in all directions, which will mean that the

planting rate is less than with some other tree species. The spacing will depend on the age to which

the tree is to be grown and usually ranges from 4-feet to 8-feet between trees. Weed control is also

important in Christmas tree plantings, though care must be exercised because Leyland cypress is

especially sensitive to glyphosate (such as Round Up-reg.) as well as other herbicides designed to

control broadleaf plants. Leyland cypress needs fertile soil in order to perform well. Regular

fertilization, watering and pruning will help keep trees healthier and better able to tolerate stress as

well as insect and disease conditions. Mature and established evergreen benefits from fertilizer

feedings of organicbased micro and macronutrients for the nutrition essential to sustain their health.

Although evergreens can be grown free-form, it does well trimmed and pruned into a more formal

shape. Being a fast-grower it could get out of hand as a hedge that can outgrow a small surrounding

and form if not pruned early on. Pruning is recommended so as to preserve or improve tree

structure, lifespan and vigor.

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