Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
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
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
White Cedar
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Techny Arborvitae
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Techny Tuja
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Pinophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.