Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinus virginiana
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Number of Varieties
31
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40000
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Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-83-7
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
7-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
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-
Edible Uses
✔
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✔
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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-
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Wood
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✔
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Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break