Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
-
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
White Cedar
In Hindi
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Esperanza
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Esperanza
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Esperanza
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Esperanza and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.