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Thuja occidentalis

American Arborvitae

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This evergreen tree will grow 30'-60' tall and 10'-15' wide. It has small, scaled, light green leaves that turn brown in severe cold weather. This tree is used for hedges, screens and windbreaks. It prefers full sun and rich, moist soil.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Park

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.