Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'

Also Known As

Filiformis Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 7'-8'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 7 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A thread stemmed juvenile form, there are a number of these stringy cultivars and it is nearly impossible to tell one from the next. I find myself strangely drawn to these every time I visit the Harper Collection, despite the presence of other more exotic specimens.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Very unusual golden rope-like leaves droop to the ground. Forms a slow growing haystack like mound about 3-4' in ten years. So unusual in form and foliage that the average gardener will not be able to guess what it is. A true curiosity, and a valuable landscape element.