Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Number of Varieties
1110
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40000
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-74-8
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
7-1
6-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm121.92 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
150.00 cm60.96 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
-
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Compound
Broad, Unlobed
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
White Cedar
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Capparales
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Thuja
Brassica
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
1150
1
27800
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