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
  
Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
3-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
6-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Wood
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
  
Abies Veitchii
  
Common Name
White Cedar
  
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In French
Techny Arborvitae
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Polish
Techny Tuja
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
  
S Veitch abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Pinophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Thuja
  
Abies
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.