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
Europe, Turkey
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
White Cedar
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
हानबीन
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Hainbuche
In French
Techny Arborvitae
charme
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
carpe
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
choupo-branco
In Polish
Techny Tuja
grab
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Item carpinus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.