Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
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White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
White Cedar
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
sweetshrub
In French
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
In Polish
Techny Tuja
sweetshrub
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
sweetshrub
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.