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Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, narrow form, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An excellent narrow tight growing pillar to medium size. Grows very slowly to about 5-6? in ten years. 10? tall in maturity. A superlative older Dutch selection. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society Recommended by: Ohio Plant Selection Committee.

By: Fantastic Plants

Here's a plant that is just the answer when you're looking for a narrow hardy but not tall evergreen. This most attractive semi dwarf pyramidal form of Arborvitae has bright green coloring and matures at between 8-10' . Reports say that it shows deer resistant qualities as well. Nicely formed plants 30-36" plants in 2 gallon pots

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 8'-20'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-14'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

2a-8b

Size

Height: 60'

Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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