Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Less fertilizing
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Dill
White Cedar
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Dill Pflanze
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Dill usine
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Dill roślin
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Dill and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Dill and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Dill and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Dill and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dill and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Dill and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.