Thuja occidentalis
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Thuja occidentalis is a dense evergreen conifer with flattened fragrant sprays, small brown cones, and a narrow pyramidal crown.
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Description
Thuja occidentalis grows into a dense, narrowly pyramidal evergreen with flattened sprays of aromatic green scale foliage and small light-brown cones. Grayish to reddish-brown bark develops shallow furrows with age.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. The tree works well in hedges, privacy screens, windbreaks, wildlife-friendly boundaries, and spacious four-season gardens.
Additional information
| 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. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Pests | Leaf miners, bagworms, mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites may occur. |
| Diseases | Canker may occasionally occur. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is required; shear lightly only to maintain a hedge. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade for dense evergreen growth. |
| Common Name | Arborvitae |