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Thuja occidentalis 'Brobeck's Tower'

Also Known As

Brobeck's Tower Western Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Brobeck's Tower' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Brobeck's Tower' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Brobeck's Tower'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Brobeck's Tower'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This arborvitae (I know sounds boring, but read on). This narrow small growing conifer is the perfect explanation point. Our plant is 4'x1' and is a tight grower, so no pruning needed.

By: Gossler Farms

I feel a deep sense of disgust at the mention of ‘Arborvitae’ as they are overused as hedges and trimmed into ugliness in the PNW…but I have to say, this one has some class! Dense, twisted fans of deep green foliage form a slow growing, narrow column that reaches 7’ in height and a mere 2’ wide over 10 years. For a no-prune hedge or perfect for a tight corner or small spot in the garden where a vertical form is needed…or as a potted specimen. Sun, average soil,water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A slow-growing narrow Western Arborvitae with twisted fans of lush-green foliage. A perfect vertical shrub for a tight spot in the garden. Selected by Anders Brobeck of Sweden.