These little Christmas trees were given to us for the Holidays by our bosses at work. I brought them home, but it looks like one is turning brown. Can someone tell me what kind of trees they are and how best to take care of them? Are they ok to be out in the cold weather or should I bring them inside? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ( photo / image / picture from Georgia Girl Beth's Garden )
I think Kay is on the right track. Thuja occidentalis may put us in the ballpark. It is the eastern version of the two Arborvitae species from North America. Thuja plicata is the taller western version. I can not attest to the planting cycle for evergreens in Georgia. However I would stay on the side of caution and wait till spring. At least in New England I would. The one on the right also looks like it suffered from a dry spell. Jerry
I think so for two reasons 1. because that's what they look like to me 2. because they are very typical plants sold for holiday decoration They are not very happy in containers, and can be picky about their growing conditions, like water and humidity. I don't think they like being indoors, but do not like being outdoors in cold temps (in a container)
Thuja occidentalis was my first thought too.Thuja occidentalis Our plant page is bare and lonely....a couple of nice photos of the green one would be a most welcome addition if you wouldn't mind I see them outside the grocery store every Dec decorated up for Christmas. Their hardy zones 2-7 include most of the eastern US and up well into Canada...includes Georgia too. They are not hardy here so it's a big waste of trees. I would put them in larger pots for the winter, full sun to part shade and keep them watered, they like moist. If you get to put them in the ground, make sure it's an open area as they will get huge...up to 15 feet wide and 20-40 feet tall at maturity.
( photo / image / picture from Georgia Girl Beth's Garden ) Per your request for a better picture. Hope this one serves well enough to post here on the site! :-D
That is a great photo, could you click on this blue link Thuja occidentalis and upload it there...then I can get it into the plant database. Thanks
I posted it on there for you...now just have to make sure I can revive and keep them healthy!! Thanks for all the tips!
