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Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong

Also Known As

  • Watnong Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

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Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong plant details

Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong is an evergreen conifer 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 ex Watnong

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong

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 dwarf form that we have grown for years, originally from Watnong, it probably has a better name; if anyone knows its history let us know.

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis ex Watnong

  • 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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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

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

2a-8b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-14'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

2a-8b

Size

Height: 60'

Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Thuja occidentalis form by Albert Jankowski
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