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Thuja occidentalis (Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar, Eastern White Cedar)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505490



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Coniferophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Thuja
Species: Thuja occidentalis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Medicinal
  • Native
  • Ornamental
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 2a (to -45 F / -43 C)
  • 2b (to -40 F / -40 C)
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
Leaf Shape edit
  • Opposite
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Suitable For edit
  • Windbreak
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Brown
  • Green
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Other names for this plant:
Thuja occidentslis



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