Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Shrub
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Sunny Edge
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Physostegia
White Cedar
In Hindi
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Physostegia
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Physostegia
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Physostegia
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Physostegia and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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.