Thuja occidentalis
American Arborvitae
Description
This evergreen tree will grow 30'-60' tall and 10'-15' wide. It has small, scaled, light green leaves that turn brown in severe cold weather. This tree is used for hedges, screens and windbreaks. It prefers full sun and rich, moist soil.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.