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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

Also Known As

  • Techny American Arborvitae
  • Techny Eastern Arborvitae
  • Techny White Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 2b-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, pyramidal, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

USDA Zones: 2b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broad, pyramidal form with excellent dark green foliage all year round. Very good head plant although a bit slow growing. Dirr says it's the best form for northern areas. Discovered in Mission Gardens, Techny, IL.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 8'-20'

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  • 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

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Size

Height: 12'-14'

Width: 3'-4'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-5'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

2a-8b

Size

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Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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