Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
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Number of Varieties
1279
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40000
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-710-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
7-1
1-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Plant Size
Minimum Height
90.00 cm90.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
90.00 cm90.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Spade shaped
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
-
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
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Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
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Showy Bark
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✔
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
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✘
✔
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Invasive
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Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Alocasia
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Alocasia
In French
Thuya occidental
Alocasia
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Alocasia
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Alocasia
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Alocasia
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Aglaonema
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Arales
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Genus
Thuja
Alocasia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
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Colocasieae
Subfamily
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Aroideae
Number of Species
579
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27800
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