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
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
White Cedar
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
सागर अंगूर
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Sea Grape
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Sea Grape
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Sea Grape
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Sea Grape
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Uva mare
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.