Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Full 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
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
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
Common Name
White Cedar
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Hydrangea
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Hortensie
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Hortensia
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Hortensia
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Hortênsia
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Hortensja
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Hibiscus
Family
Cupressaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
- Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Meadow Cranesbill 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 Meadow Cranesbill 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 Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.