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Wintergreen American Arborvitae-Dense Green Foliage-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

Wintergreen American Arborvitae-Dense Green Foliage-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' Information Page
Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' - Plant Catalog

Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen', commonly known as Wintergreen American Arborvitae, is a popular evergreen conifer known for its dense, pyramidal shape and vibrant green foliage that retains its color through winter. It is a versatile plant, often used for hedges, privacy screens, and windbreaks.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in privacy screens, windbreaks, and as a specimen plant. It can also be used in foundation plantings and mixed borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'
  • Common Name Common Name: Wintergreen American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 20-30 feet tall and 4-8 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: Yes, when young
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • 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
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; 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 branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • 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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