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Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula'

Also Known As

  • Weeping Eastern Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-15'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stiffly weeping form that dates to the mid 1800's, as a young plant it is somewhat unimpressive however it becomes an imposing specimen with age if I could just get that teleporter working I could beam a hundred and fifty year old specimen next to our pond.

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Pendula'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • 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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Width: 1'-2'

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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: 3'-4'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-5'

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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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