How Do You Build A Arborvitae Pyramidalis Privacy Fence?

Arborvitae pyramidalis, commonly known as thuja, is an evergreen tree in the cypress plant family. Native to Eastern Canada and the United States, arborvitae thrives in colder climates. With its tall, dense growth, it is a favored shelter for wildlife, and provides a low-maintenance screening, windbreak or hedge fencing plant. Arborvitae can grow to more than 28 feet tall, and have nearly a 7-foot spread at maturity. Arborvitae pyramidalis can also be pruned into various shapes and sizes for decorative hedging. Determine the overall length and trajectory of your planting fence. Mark a guide line with chalk or landscape-safe spray paint. Determine the number of plants you want, or can afford to plant; this will determine how closely you plant the trees, and how dense the barrier will be. The closer you plant the arborvitae, the more quickly you will achieve a knitted-in fence look and function. Dig holes along the fence line to accommodate the diameter of each rootball, plus an extra ...  more