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Hillier Western Arborvitae

Tagged as: Arborvitae, Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Hillier'
Common Name: Hillier Western Arborvitae


Height: 7-10' Spread: 7-10'
Habit/Form: Spreading Growth Rate: S Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Full sun or part shade; well-drained, moist to dry soil; tolerant of high pH soil, deer resistant
Ornamental Characteristics: Plants wide as tall; blue green foliage turns bronze-brown in winter
Use in the Landscape: Useful as a specimen or for hedges, groupings, and screens

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