Planting Emerald Cedars in Canada: Fall vs. Spring, Garage Storage

**Do not plant now (October).** In Canada, ground freezes before roots establish. **Hold until spring.**

Overwintering in Garage (Correct)

• **Cool (35–45°F), dark, humid.**
• **Not indoors**—dry heat desiccates foliage and roots.
• **Check soil biweekly.** Water lightly if top 1 in. dry. **Never soggy.**
• **No fertilizer.**

Spring Planting (After Thaw, Before Bud Break)

1. **Hole:** 2x root ball width, same depth.
2. **Backfill:** Native soil (amend only if very poor).
3. **Mulch:** 3 in. organic (not on trunk).
4. **Water:** 1 in./week unless rain, first season.

Spacing for Hedge

• **3 ft apart** for solid screen.
• Mature: 8–12 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide.