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Columnar Giant Arborvitae

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

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'
Common Name: Columnar Giant Arborvitae


Height: 5-6' Spread: 6-8'
Habit/Form: Pyramidal Growth Rate: M/F Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil; pH adaptable; deer resistant; excellent cold hardiness
Ornamental Characteristics: Loose, narrow-habit; horizontal branching; glossy, green foliage turns yellow-green in winter
Use in the Landscape: Specimen, hedge, in groupings or screening

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