I have some Emerald Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) trees that I just bought and haven’t yet planted. I want them to grow as quickly as possible.
Does anyone know if Miracle Grow works for trees, especially this type of tree, or if not, is there anything to do/use that would make this type of tree grow faster?


June 15th, 2010 - 5:55 pm
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Any way to make trees grow faster? Does Miracle Grow work on trees?
June 15th, 2010 - 6:17 pm
Yes, but. . . overfertilization leads to fast, weak growth, and then you lose the trees in a good wind. . . it can also set up the tree for various insect and disease problems.
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June 15th, 2010 - 6:52 pm
A word of caution. The first year plants struggle to get established, the second year may see a spurt of growth, and the third year they leap. You can not use a whole lot of fertilizer the first year or the second. You can use some the third. Next make sure that the surrounding area is free of grass for a couple of feet diameter so that the grass will not suck up the nutrients(saw this on a gardening show where the trees did not grow well with grass on their root structure). And last make sure your pH is good for plant growth, plants can not absorb nutrients if the pH is off. Miracle grow makes two kinds of fertilizer; regular and acid loving. Make sure you use the right one.
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June 15th, 2010 - 7:25 pm
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