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Thuja occidentalis

American Arborvitae, Eastern White

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

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

Width Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

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, Ranch

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.