Evergreen tree fertilizer - Ask Extension
What fertilizer formula do you recommend for Upper Arlington soil. Thuja Green Giant may have a 'winter wind burn' per Roger Seely, Jr. Tree is establ...
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Asked May 04, 2022, 11:44 AM EDT
What fertilizer formula do you recommend for Upper Arlington soil. Thuja Green Giant may have a 'winter wind burn' per Roger Seely, Jr. Tree is established since 2008. A.M. Leonard has a 12-6-6. Thanks.
Franklin County Ohio
Expert Response
Thank you for contacting us regarding your question. Many plants need some additional nutrients to continue to grow there best, but it would be best to start with a soil test to see what is truly lacking in your soil first. I am including a few fact sheets to help you assess your next steps so that your plants thrive.
The Ohio State University has detailed information on soil testing, and how to submit samples. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
University of Maryland is a good resource on types of fertilizer, and preferred uses. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/fertilizing-trees-and-shrubs
University of Minnesota has has detailed information about fertilizing evergreens, and can give you more of the steps and details on choosing correctly. https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/fertilizing-evergreens
The Ohio State University has detailed information on soil testing, and how to submit samples. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
University of Maryland is a good resource on types of fertilizer, and preferred uses. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/fertilizing-trees-and-shrubs
University of Minnesota has has detailed information about fertilizing evergreens, and can give you more of the steps and details on choosing correctly. https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/fertilizing-evergreens
