Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
White Cedar
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
सीताफल
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Pinha
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Cupressaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.