Thuja occidentalis Cedar
$148.99
Thuja occidentalis Cedar
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Description
An extremely hardy and rugged northern evergreen; the species is typically a tall, pyramidal tree with reddish peeling bark, very attractive, however foliage tends to yellow in winter; numerous and diverse cultivars are available | Plant Form: pyramidal | Hardiness Zone: 2 | Grow Height: 30 feet | Grow Spread: 20 feet | SunLight Requirement: full sun to partial shade | Moisture Requirement: average to wet | Wildlife Attraction: bees | Landscape Application: Shade;Articulation;Screening
Additional information
| Common Name | Thuja occidentalis Cedar |
|---|---|
| Height | 40 ft – 60 ft |
| Spread | 10 ft – 15 ft |
| Synonyms | Cupressus arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis Bobozam, Thuja Occidentalis Sting, Thuja procera, Thuja theophrasti, TREES & SHRUBS – NATIVE |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Cone, Upright, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Four-Season Garden, Low maintenance planting, Hedges and screening plants, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Hedge, Bird-Friendly, Screen |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained loam or clay. Maintain consistent moisture and avoid exposed, dry sites. Shear lightly only when maintaining a hedge. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | American Arborvitae, Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar |
| Usps | Fragrant flattened sprays create dense year-round screening., Its narrow pyramidal crown provides shelter for garden wildlife., Provide consistent moisture, good drainage, and shelter from dry winds. |