Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
-
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
White Cedar
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Techny Tuja
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.