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Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis

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Overview

Arborvitae, or Thuja occidentalis, is an evergreen conifer commonly used for privacy hedges. This resilient tree boasts dense, scale-like leaves, and matures to 20-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet. Prefers full to partial sun, adapts to various soils, and requires minimal care once established. Its conical shape and attractive green foliage make it an excellent choice for both formal and informal landscape designs. USDA zones 2-7.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — Commonly referred to as northern white-cedar
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — highly prized for its versatile landscaping applications and year-round interestArborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — and matures to 20-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feetArborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — This resilient tree boasts denseArborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — this evergreen native to North America is sought after for its denseArborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — is a coniferous tree from the Cupressaceae familyArborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — with a spread of 10 to 15 feet+24

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — Commonly referred to as northern white-cedar
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — highly prized for its versatile landscaping applications and year-round interest
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — and matures to 20-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — This resilient tree boasts dense
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — this evergreen native to North America is sought after for its dense
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — is a coniferous tree from the Cupressaceae family
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — with a spread of 10 to 15 feet
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — Prefers full to partial sun, adapts to various soils, and requires minimal care once established
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — scientifically known as Thuja occidentalis
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — Arborvitae, or Thuja occidentalis, is an evergreen conifer commonly used for privacy hedges
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — scale-like foliage that typically maintains a lush green hue throughout the seasons
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