Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
prune to control shape, 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, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
White Cedar
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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.