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Dark American Arborvitae-Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'-Dense evergreen for privacy 8/10' h B&B

Dark American Arborvitae-Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'-Dense evergreen for privacy 8/10' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra' - Plant Catalog

Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra', commonly known as Dark American Arborvitae, is a dense, evergreen conifer with a narrow, pyramidal shape. It features rich, dark green foliage that retains its color throughout the year, providing a striking contrast in the landscape.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or windbreak due to its dense foliage and upright growth habit. It can also be used as a specimen plant in gardens or landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
  • Common Name Common Name: Dark American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 20-30 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation
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