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
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
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, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
White Cedar
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
अमुर मेपल
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Techny Arborvitae
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
arce de Amur
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
de bordo amur
In Polish
Techny Tuja
klon amur
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
amur acernis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.