Thuja Occidentalis pyramidalis / Eastern Arborvitae Pyramidal
Genus - Thuja
Species - Occidentalis pyramidalis
Common name - Eastern Arborvitae Pyramidal
Other names - White Cedar
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 7
Height - 8'-12' / 2.40 - 3.70 m
Spread - 3'-6' / 0.90 - 1.80 m
Plant type - Shrub / tree
Vegetation type - Evergreen
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Slow
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand
Water requirements - Average Water
Care level - Easy
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Leaf / Flower color - Green, Dark Green / Brown
Plant growth rate - Slow
It is likely that no native American evergreen is more prevalent in the North American landscape. Arborvitae is a hardy pyramidal coniferous tree usually cultivated in one of its many shrubby forms. This native of eastern North America has flattened feathery sprays of soft, scale-like, medium to dark green foliage that may turn shades of green and brown in winter. The leaves emit a pungent odor when bruised. Its dense branches often curve upwards, giving mature trees a soft, attractive look. The small tan female cones are not ornamentally significant.
