Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
White Cedar
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Cordia subcordata
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Kou and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Kou and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Kou and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kou and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Kou and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged 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 Kou 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.