Thuja occidentalis

Plant Details

Environment This plant tolerates some drought, flooding and a little salt. This plant will grow in dry to wet or submerged soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay. The pH preference is an acidic to alkaline (less than 6.8 to more than 7.7) soil. Attributes and Features - Wetlands plant - Attracts birds - Inconspicuous blooms - Persistent fruit - Inconspicuous fruit - Ozone tolerant

Quick Facts

Common Name :  Eastern Arborvitae, American Arborvitae, Siberia
Hardy Range :  Zones 3A - 7A
Spread :  120.00 - 180.00 in
Light :  Partial shade or partial sun - Full sun
Height :  25 - 40 ft
Leaf Color :  Green
Bloom Attributes :  Inconspicuous flowers or blooms
Shape :  Pyramidal
Soil Condition :  Slightly alkaline
Growth Rate :  Slow growth rate
Moisture :  Moist - Wet
Persistence :  Evergreen
Family Name :  Cupressaceae (Cypress)
Type :  Tree
Fall Color :  Not showy
Fruit Color :  Brown
Bloom Time :  Late spring
Bloom Color :  Yellow
Salt Tolerance :  Low salt tolerance

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