Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
White Cedar
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
प्याज
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Zwiebel
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Oignon
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Cebolla
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Cebola
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Cebula
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
cepa
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and White Onion
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and White Onion Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and White Onion are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and White Onion
Care of Techny Arborvitae and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.