Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
White Cedar
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Butterfly tree
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Techny Arborvitae
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Techny Tuja
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.