Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Wood
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
White Cedar
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder pruning is done 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.