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Thuja occidentalis

American Arborvitae, Eastern White Cedar

Tough foundation plants, windbreaks, headges and screens, these cone-bearing evergreens thrive in wet soil and full sun. Use the dwarf types in rock gardens. Their flat needle-like leaves are fragrant. Protect from winter sun and cold winter winds in northern climates. Prone to snow and ice damage. Prune to control size and shape and to remove damaged or diseased branches. Do not prune beyond green growth, as you may leave a permanent hole in the foliage. Watch for spider mites in dry climates.
Thuja occidentalis, American Arborvitae, Eastern White Cedar
Use this cone-shaped tree for background plantings, screens or hedges. Its bark is reddish-brown. Its many cultivars vary from 1½ to 30 feet high. Use dwarfs in foundation plantings.

Attributes - Thuja occidentalis

Plant Type: Tree

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 20 ft. to 30 ft.

Width: 15 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil. Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Spider Mites.

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