Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
White Cedar
In Hindi
Raintree
Techny Arborvitae
In German
raintree
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
raintree
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
raintree
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Raintree
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Raintree
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Raintree
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Raintree
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Raintree and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Raintree and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Techny Arborvitae season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Raintree and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Raintree and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.