Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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 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
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
White Cedar
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
skyrocket juniper
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Techny Arborvitae
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Techny Tuja
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.