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
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
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
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
Leaf Shape
Compound
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.