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Dark Green Eastern Arborvitae

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

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
Common Name: Dark Green Eastern Arborvitae

Updated 1/2013


Height: 25-30' Spread: 5-8' Habit/Form: Pyramidal Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 3-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; moist well-drained soil; tolerant of temporary flooding, heat, and drought once established.

Ornamental Characteristics: Dark green foliage persist throughout winter, extremely cold hardy; similar to 'Techny' but not as wide.

Use in the Landscape: Specimen or accent plant, hedge, screening, and wind break

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