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Thuja /emerald

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From: Karyn Doherty City: West henrietta, NY
Planted 6 six foot thuja's this spring. Weather has been very hot in 90's. They are starting to turn yellow and brown on bottom. We have been watering. How often should they be watered?
	Extension Message From: Richard Hentschel Extension Educator, Horticulture DuPage/Kane/Kendall Unit hentsche@illinois.edu
A bit of yellowing and browning is expected each year as the tree produces new needles, some of the oldest will naturally fail. this is exaggerated with newly transplanted evergreens. A starting point for watering is about every 7-10 days, depending on soil type and drainage properties of the soil. Those plants have a limited root system right now so monitor the water in the soil in the root ball and immediately outside of that. When it is time to put the hose away for the winter, water one more time.
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