Species: Thuja occidentalis
(thu'ya ok-si-den-ta'lis)
Eastern Arborvitae; White Cedar; American Arborvitae
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
There are many cultivars of this native species. Below is a selection of what the species has been selected for. Currently there are few cultivars that are deer-resistant.
'Aurea', 'Berckman's Gold', 'Brobeck's Tower', 'Columbia', 'Columnaris', 'Danica', 'Degroot's Spire', 'Emerald', 'Fire Chief', 'Hetz Midget', 'Holmstrup', 'Konfetti', 'Little Gem', 'Little Giant', 'Lutea', 'Mr. Bowling Ball', 'Nigra', 'Pyramidalis', 'Rheingold', 'Sherwood Frost', 'Techny', 'Wareana', 'Wareana Lutescens', 'Wintergreen', 'Woodwardii'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
40' - 60'
Evergreen
dense, broadly pyramidal
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
Any
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Susceptible to snow and ice damage; full sun; will tolerate light shade but may become thin
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
bagworm; heart rot; leaf miner; spider mites; deer browsing
Bare Root Transplanting
Difficult
Other
native to eastern North America; transplant B & B or containerized in spring or fall
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
