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    • Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

    Also Known As

    • Mossy Dwarf Eastern Arborvitae

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' plant details

    Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. 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 'Mossy'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, trough garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf, stringy, green type of Eastern Arborvitae. Looks like a little clump of moss with tentacles. A sea urchin if you will. Leaves are a grey-green.Use as a ground cover. Found by Leo Gambradella at Northern Pacific Nursery in Albany, Oregon.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A dwarf thin needle Eastern Arborvitae. This evergreen conifer Looks like a little clump of moss with tentacles. Almost like a sea urchin. Grey-green foliage.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' plant

    How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

    aka Western Red Cedar, Zebra Giant Arbor, Zebra Red Cedar, Zebrina Western Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

    aka Thuja occidentalis 'Danika', Danica Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' foliage by Bloom River Gardens
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald'

    Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

    aka American Arborvitae, Emerald Green Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' by The Kinsey Family Farm
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    Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Can Can' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thuja occidentalis

    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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