Thuja occidentalis |
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American Arborvitae |
This evergreen shrub will slowly grow 20' tall and 10'-15' wide. It has small, scaled, dark green leaves that turn brown in severe cold weather. This conifer prefers full sun, moist, well draining soil although it tolerates heat, drought, humidity and pollution. It does not tolerate shade. Growth is pyramidal or columnar.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6', 12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Green, Red
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.