Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
White Cedar
American Beech
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
faia americano
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Latin fagi
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and American Beech
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and American Beech Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and American Beech are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and American Beech
Care of Techny Arborvitae and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.