Thuja occidentalis
American Arborvitae, Eastern White
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:
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.