Arborvitae Plant. Dig the planting hole 2 to 3 times as wide and as deep as the root ball. Depending on where you live, they may be planted in late winter if soils are workable, or you may have to wait until early spring when the earth has thawed.
Depending on where you live, they may be planted in late winter if soils are workable, or you may have to wait until early spring when the earth has thawed. Arborvitae have long been used for their various medicinal properties. Plant the arborvitae in the hole so that the top edge of the root ball is level with the top of the hole.