Whether thujas will take root in the area largely depends on what crops will grow nearby..
We’ll tell you which plants are strictly forbidden to plant next to thuja.
What can’t be planted next to thuja
Since thuja needs slightly acidic soil, you can’t plant nearby plants that prefer alkaline soil.
The following should not grow next to thuja: violets, lavender, boxwood, rock rose, geranium, bellflower, carnation.
Of the vegetables, it is recommended to plant cabbage, cucumbers, beans, pumpkins, and strawberries further away.
Also, you should not plant thujas near fruit trees and shrubs. Thujas emit phytoncides that reduce fruit yields.
The distance between thujas and fruit trees (shrubs) should be 6 meters.
