Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Nassella tenuissima
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 12-6-6 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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NASSELLA tenuissima
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
White Cedar
In Hindi
Mexican Feather Grass
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Mexikanische Federgras
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Pluma hierba mexicana
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Mexican Pena Relva
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Mexican Feather trawy
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mexican Feather Grass 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.