American Arbor-Vitae
Thuja occidentalis
Also known as
White Cedar, Arbor-Vitae, Eastern Arbor-Vitae, Eastern White-Cedar, Northern White-Cedar, Swamp Cedar, Tree Of Life, American arborvitae, Yellow cedar, Cedar
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
20m | Max | 5m |
10m | Min | 3m |
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American Arbor-Vitae Overview
This tree has a delightful fragrance with pale green foliage and yellow-green cones. You can grow in full sun or partial-shade, which will tolerate deep shade if fully established. It is produced in many different varieties which range from dwarf and spreading to very tall and upright.
How to propagate American Arbor-Vitae
Seed
You can propagate from seed sown in autumn or spring (but forms selected for leaf colour do not come true).
Cuttings
Evergreen current growth cuttings in autumn to spring. Deciduous softwood cuttings in summer.
Special features of American Arbor-Vitae
Hedge plant
Other uses of American Arbor-Vitae
Hedging, specimen, ornamental
Topiary - Top 10 plants to train.
Looking to create topiary? These evergreen plants will thrive with regular clipping.
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