Thuja plicata (Western red cedar/Giant Arborvitae) truly noble member of the Thuja genes that is narrow to broad pyramidal shape. Rich dark green foliage that does not discolor in winter to the degree of Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae).Can grow in moist, acid, well-drained soils but can also take heavy clay like in the Midwest.
Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Eastern or Northern White Cedar) is narrow to broad pyramidal shape. Rich green in summer often yellowish green to brownish green in in winter, especially when exposed to winter wind. Can grow in almost any soil, acid or limestone, or even high in pH.
Arborvitae make great additions to Bordering, landscape plantings, & often used as privacy screening.
Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Eastern or Northern White Cedar) is narrow to broad pyramidal shape. Rich green in summer often yellowish green to brownish green in in winter, especially when exposed to winter wind. Can grow in almost any soil, acid or limestone, or even high in pH.
Arborvitae make great additions to Bordering, landscape plantings, & often used as privacy screening.
Arborvitae Atrovirens (Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens')
Narrow pyramidal shape, Fast growing to 30-45 ft tall with glossy dark green foliage; somewhat less green in winter. It can be pruned into a hedge. Can grow in a variety of soils (clay, loam, sand) well-drained & is moderately salt tolerant
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 30-45 ft Tall X 8-15 ft wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Narrow pyramidal shape, Fast growing to 30-45 ft tall with glossy dark green foliage; somewhat less green in winter. It can be pruned into a hedge. Can grow in a variety of soils (clay, loam, sand) well-drained & is moderately salt tolerant
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 30-45 ft Tall X 8-15 ft wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Arborvitae Dark American (Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra')
Broad pyramidal form with dark green foliage that does better in the sun. Can grow in a variety of different soils (clay, loam, sand) that are average to moist conditions but well-drained. Slow to moderate growth rate dependent on the conditions. Great for hedging or accent tree in the landscape.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 20-30 ft Tall X 10-15 ft wide
Deer Resistant: No
Broad pyramidal form with dark green foliage that does better in the sun. Can grow in a variety of different soils (clay, loam, sand) that are average to moist conditions but well-drained. Slow to moderate growth rate dependent on the conditions. Great for hedging or accent tree in the landscape.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 20-30 ft Tall X 10-15 ft wide
Deer Resistant: No
Arborvitae Degroots Spire (Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire')
Narrow columnar habit with rich green foliage that spirals which make it stand out from other american arborvitae. Turns bronze color in winter. Dwarf slow growing cultivar that grow in average moist, well-drained, wide range of soil tolerance but does prefers loamy soils. Great for an area that you want some height but doesn't get wide
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 15-20 ft Tall X 3-5 ft wide
Deer Resistant: No
Narrow columnar habit with rich green foliage that spirals which make it stand out from other american arborvitae. Turns bronze color in winter. Dwarf slow growing cultivar that grow in average moist, well-drained, wide range of soil tolerance but does prefers loamy soils. Great for an area that you want some height but doesn't get wide
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 15-20 ft Tall X 3-5 ft wide
Deer Resistant: No
Arborvitae Elegantissima (Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima')
Narrow pyramidal form with flatten sprays of dark green foliage that has yellow tips which turn bronze in the winter. Deer resistant, which is unusual for Thuja occidentalis. It is suitable to plant under power lines. Growth rate is slow to moderate & grow in variety of soils (clay, loam, sand). Average to low moisture conditions as the plant establishes & likes well-drained soils.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 10-15 ft Tall X 4-5 ft wide(possibly up to 10 ft wide)
Deer Resistant: Yes
Narrow pyramidal form with flatten sprays of dark green foliage that has yellow tips which turn bronze in the winter. Deer resistant, which is unusual for Thuja occidentalis. It is suitable to plant under power lines. Growth rate is slow to moderate & grow in variety of soils (clay, loam, sand). Average to low moisture conditions as the plant establishes & likes well-drained soils.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 10-15 ft Tall X 4-5 ft wide(possibly up to 10 ft wide)
Deer Resistant: Yes
Arborvitae Emerald Green (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')
Compact narrow pyramidal shape with emerald-green foliage that holds it color pretty well through the winter. Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. Like well drained soils and tolerate moderate drought situation. Great for a privacy screen/borders but also can give you some height without getting to wide. Slow to moderate growth rate
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 10-15 ft Tall X 4-6 ft wide (Up to 20 ft tall at maturity)
Deer Resistant: No
Compact narrow pyramidal shape with emerald-green foliage that holds it color pretty well through the winter. Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. Like well drained soils and tolerate moderate drought situation. Great for a privacy screen/borders but also can give you some height without getting to wide. Slow to moderate growth rate
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 10-15 ft Tall X 4-6 ft wide (Up to 20 ft tall at maturity)
Deer Resistant: No
Arborvitae Excelsa
Arborvitae Green Giant (Thuja plicata 'Green Giant')
Most popular of all the arborvitaes. A tall fast-growing pyramidal hybrid cultivar. Trees may grow to up to 60’ or more with maturity. Pruning will keep it stay compact & dense. In the proper environment, trees can get up to 3-4 foot of growth per year (Fast growth rate). Horizontal to slightly upright branching with flattened sprays of dense, scale-like dark green foliage which darkens slightly in winter. An excellent evergreen for screen or hedging in a landscape settings. Tolerates wind once established and withstands heavy ice or snow, making it a good choice for a fast-growing windbreak. Can take a variety of different soil types. It is a suitable alternative to the Leyland cypress.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Dense Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Average Size: 50-60 ft Tall X 20-25 ft wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Most popular of all the arborvitaes. A tall fast-growing pyramidal hybrid cultivar. Trees may grow to up to 60’ or more with maturity. Pruning will keep it stay compact & dense. In the proper environment, trees can get up to 3-4 foot of growth per year (Fast growth rate). Horizontal to slightly upright branching with flattened sprays of dense, scale-like dark green foliage which darkens slightly in winter. An excellent evergreen for screen or hedging in a landscape settings. Tolerates wind once established and withstands heavy ice or snow, making it a good choice for a fast-growing windbreak. Can take a variety of different soil types. It is a suitable alternative to the Leyland cypress.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Dense Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Average Size: 50-60 ft Tall X 20-25 ft wide
Deer Resistant: Yes
Arborvitae Steeplechase (Thuja plicata 'Steeplechase')
This is a sport off of the Green Giant. Glossy dark green foliage with a tight pyramidal uniform habit. Moderate growth rate & can take a variety of different soil types.This is your plant if you like green giants but have a height restriction. Great for hedging, screening, or windbreaks.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 25 ft Tall X 14 ft wide in 10 years
Deer Resistant: Yes
This is a sport off of the Green Giant. Glossy dark green foliage with a tight pyramidal uniform habit. Moderate growth rate & can take a variety of different soil types.This is your plant if you like green giants but have a height restriction. Great for hedging, screening, or windbreaks.
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Average Size: 25 ft Tall X 14 ft wide in 10 years
Deer Resistant: Yes
Arborvitae Techny (Thuja occidentalis 'Techny')
A dwarf broad based pyramidal form cultivar. More cold & drought tolerant than most arborvitaes. Prefers well drain soils & is great for screening/hedging. Keep its color through the winter & is also known as the 'Mission' Arborvitae
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 12-15 ft Tall X 6-10 ft wide (Up to 20 ft tall at maturity)
Deer Resistant: No
A dwarf broad based pyramidal form cultivar. More cold & drought tolerant than most arborvitaes. Prefers well drain soils & is great for screening/hedging. Keep its color through the winter & is also known as the 'Mission' Arborvitae
Deciduous/Evergreen: Needled Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Average Size: 12-15 ft Tall X 6-10 ft wide (Up to 20 ft tall at maturity)
Deer Resistant: No
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