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Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera'

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera' is an evergreen conifer 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 'Umbraculifera'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: conical, dense, dwarf, lacy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful and VERY HARDY dwarf cultivar of Arborvitae with a low spreading habit growing to approx. 2' high by 3' wide. It's low arching branches bear lacy sprays of thread-like needles, similar to Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'.

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Umbraculifera'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-20'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Width: 1'-2'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Height: 12'-14'

Width: 3'-4'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-5'

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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