Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
White Cedar
In Hindi
लीची
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Lychee
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Lychee
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Lychee
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
λίτσι
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
lichia
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Lychee
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Lychee
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Lychee and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Lychee and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Lychee and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Lychee and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.