Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Citrus
White Cedar
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Citrus
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Citrus
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Citrus
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Cytrus
Techny Tuja
In Latin
citrus
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Citrus and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Citrus and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Citrus and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Citrus and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.