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Thuja occidentalis

American Arborvitae

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Description

This evergreen shrub will slowly grow 20' tall and 10'-15' wide. It has small, scaled, dark green leaves that turn brown in severe cold weather. This conifer prefers full sun, moist, well draining soil although it tolerates heat, drought, humidity and pollution. It does not tolerate shade. Growth is pyramidal or columnar.

 

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Green, Red

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.