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Also Known As

Thujopsis dolobrata 'Variegata'
Dwarf Variegated Elkhorn Cedar
Vareigated Hiba Cedar
Variegated False Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata' plant details

Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fabulous specimen keeps its attention-grabbing blue-green-splashed-with-white foliage all the way to the ground, this broadly pyramidal shrub makes a very special specimen or hedge, it is particularly beautiful in the winter when there isn't much happening in the garden; appreciates afternoon shade to prevent sunburn, slow-growing to 25'. S/M

By: Forestfarm

As above but Variegated which can add dramatic color especially to the winter landscape. The flattened sprays of foliage are marked with creamy white blotches. Prefers part shade in all but the coolest zones. A very 'narrow' planting zone 6-7, with protection in zone 5, ditto Zone 8 with afternoon shade. Occasionally spelled T. dolobrata.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This has the same unusual foliage shape as the species but is a strong growing shrub with scattered patches of creamy-white to yellow foliage intermixed with a rich dark green.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Photo of Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

By: Conifer Kingdom

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Conifer Kingdom

Gardening facts about Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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