CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top layer of the soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, scale-like foliage
4.Flowers – Non-flowering ornamental conifer
5.Type – Outdoor hedges, container topiary, landscape accent
6.Feed – Balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
7.Watering – Moderate; keep evenly moist but not soggy
8.Soil – Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
2.Place the sapling (with the net pot) in the hole with the top level even with the soil surface.
3.Backfill with soil and gently firm it to eliminate air pockets.
4.Water thoroughly and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Compacta’
2.Common names: Compact Arborvitae, Dwarf Thuja, Miniature Cedar
3.Hindi: थुजा कॉम्पैक्टा (Thuja Compacta)
4.Tamil: துஜா காம்பாக்டா (Tujā Kāmpākṭā)
5.Telugu: థుజా కాంపాక్టా (Thujā Kāmpākṭā)
6.Kannada: ತುಜಾ ಕಾಂಪ್ಯಾಕ್ಟಾ (Tujā Kāmpyākṭā)
7.Marathi: थुजा कॉम्पॅक्टा (Thuja Kompakṭā)
8.Malayalam: തുജ കൊംപാക്റ്റ (Thuja Kompākṭa)