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Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost'

Also Known As

  • Sherwood Frost Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-7'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous and fast-growing variegated form of our eastern arborvitae, and just as useful for its role as a screen or hedge plant. S/M
Sherwood Frost covers itself with white new growth in spring -like morning frost! Very unique. Small grower making about 4-6 inches in new growth every year.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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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: 15'

  • sun
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