Whip It Good™ Arborvitae (Thuja)
Shrub
- Dense, thread-like foliage is irresistibly unique!
- Compact & versatile, appealing in a container or lined in the landscape.
- Native, evergreen shrub with fragrant foliage.
- Zones 3-7, sun/part sun, 3-5′ tall x 3-5' wide at maturity.
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Description
If you want to add structure, privacy, and lush evergreen foliage to your garden, then arborvitae (or Thuja) is the shrub for you. These evergreen shrubs for privacy include favorites like 'Emerald Green' and 'American Pillar' and others that are fast-growing, compact, adaptable, and ideal for any landscape. They can be short, tall, rounded, pyramidal, green, or blue, meaning every garden has an arborvitae.
Details
Patent #: PP#35,030; CBRAF
Common name: Arborvitae - Western
Zone: 3 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hrs sun)
Height x width: 3-5' tall x 3-5' wide
Flower color: Evergreen conifer, does not flower
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, native, heat tolerant, evergreens, container plants, fragrant, winter interest, container-friendly
Uses: Specimen, hedge, perennial gardens, landscaping.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Water: Average.
Space: 3-5' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended; Avoid extreme dry soil in autumn, which can cause the evergreen foliage to dry out in winter.
Maintenance: No pruning is required. May be trimmed if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.