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Wintergreen American Arborvitae-Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'-Dense pyramidal shape for privacy 7/8' h B&B

Wintergreen American Arborvitae-Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'-Dense pyramidal shape for privacy 7/8' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' - Plant Catalog

Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen', commonly known as Wintergreen American Arborvitae, is a hardy evergreen conifer known for its vibrant green foliage that retains its color throughout the winter. This cultivar is prized for its dense, pyramidal shape and is often used in landscapes for privacy screens, hedges, or as a standalone specimen.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy screen, windbreak, or hedge. It can also be used as a specimen plant in gardens or parks. Suitable for urban environments due to its tolerance to pollution.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'
  • Common Name Common Name: Wintergreen American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 20-30 feet tall, 5-8 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Medium
  • 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, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during the first growing season.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil but tolerates clay and sandy soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds which can cause desiccation in winter.
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