Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
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
Grass
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
White Cedar
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Thuja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.