Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars'
Also Known As
- Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green Variegated'
- Shooting Stars Eastern Arborvitae
- Variegated Emerald Arborvitae
- Variegated Emerald Green Arborvitae
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 10'-15'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-7b
Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars' plant details
Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. 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 'Shooting Stars'
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Uses: hedge, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars' plant
How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Shooting Stars'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- birds
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-9a
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 10"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-50'
Width: 8'-20'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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