Thuja occidentalis

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.