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Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a dense, evergreen tree with scale-like foliage and small cones. It's also known as Eastern arborvitae, Eastern white cedar, and Northern white cedar.
Appearance:
Columnar or pyramidal in shape
Flat, scaly leaves in fan-like clusters
Red-brown bark that exfoliates on mature branches
Small cones that look like small flowers
Uses: Hedges, Privacy screens, Specimens, and Residential and commercial landscaping.
Growing conditions:
Prefers moist, well-drained loam
Tolerates clay soil, wet sites, and air pollution
Grows best in full sun or partial shade
Susceptible to winter damage from ice and snow
Watering:
Water newly planted shrubs about an inch a week during the growing season
Decrease the frequency of watering as the roots become established
Potted arborvitaes should be watered regularly, even during the winter
Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a dense, evergreen tree with scale-like foliage and small cones. It's also known as Eastern arborvitae, Eastern white cedar, and Northern white cedar.
Appearance:
Columnar or pyramidal in shape
Flat, scaly leaves in fan-like clusters
Red-brown bark that exfoliates on mature branches
Small cones that look like small flowers
Uses: Hedges, Privacy screens, Specimens, and Residential and commercial landscaping.
Growing conditions:
Prefers moist, well-drained loam
Tolerates clay soil, wet sites, and air pollution
Grows best in full sun or partial shade
Susceptible to winter damage from ice and snow
Watering:
Water newly planted shrubs about an inch a week during the growing season
Decrease the frequency of watering as the roots become established
Potted arborvitaes should be watered regularly, even during the winter