Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
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'
Grass
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
White Cedar
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Thuja
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.