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    Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima'

    Also Known As

    • American Arborvitae
    • Eastern Arborvitae
    • White Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Uses: pyramidal, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Narrow pyramidal form that broadens with age. It has dark green foliage that is tipped yellow and which turns bronze during winter. It has a more 'lacy' look for lack of a better word. Not the most handsome at a young age but then a swan is ugly at one point in their growth.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima' plant

    How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

    aka Western Red Cedar, Zebra Giant Arbor, Zebra Red Cedar, Zebrina Western Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

    aka Thuja occidentalis 'Danika', Danica Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' foliage by Bloom River Gardens
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald'

    Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

    aka American Arborvitae, Emerald Green Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' by The Kinsey Family Farm
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    Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Can Can' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thuja occidentalis

    aka American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis form by Albert Jankowski
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