Arborvitae, White Cedar
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 7
Height
3 to 40 feet
Width
4 to 10 feet
Flowers
Monoecious
Fruit
Light brown scaly cones, 1/2"
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Transplants easily B&B or container, heat and drought tolerant once established
Problems
Deer, snow load, bagworm
Varieties to Consider
'Techny' - broad based, 10-15', good color year round, slow growing, best for North
'Nigra' - pyramidal with dark green foliage, 20-30'x4-5'
'Emerald' - narrow pyramid, heat and cold tolerance, good color, 10-15'x3-4'
'Woodwardii' - globe, 8x18'
'Little Gem' - compact globe, 3x5'
