Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
-
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
White Cedar
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
liberté Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Techny Tuja
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Techny Arborvitae
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Liberty Hosta and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta 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.