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American Arborvitae Tree, Facts and Informationnon Arborvitae Trees
Arborvitae, American
Thuja occidentalis
The narrow, pyramid shape makes it a natural choice for windbreaks. Tall and elegant, it
requires almost no care when used as a hedge or screen. Pairs of these hardy trees make
great accents for doors and garden gates while single specimens soften house corners.
Single specimens grow to 60', 12' spread. Plant 3 feet apart for hedge.
Type of tree:
The American Arborvitae falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
Mature Height:
The American Arborvitae grows to be 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The American Arborvitae has a spread of about 12' at full maturity.
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate.
Sun:
This arborvitae does well in full sun.
Soil:
The American Arborvitae grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well
drained, clay soils.
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Shape:
This arborvitae has pyramidal shape.
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Additional Information
Description:
The narrow, pyramid shape makes it a natural choice for windbreaks. Tall and elegant, it
requires almost no care when used as a hedge or screen. Pairs of these hardy trees make
great accents for doors and garden gates while single specimens soften house corners.
Single specimens grow to 60', 12' spread. Plant 3 feet apart for hedge.
Wildlife Value:
Providing shelter in the winter and nesting sites for grackles, robins and house finches
in the summer, this evergreen also provides food in the form of browse for deer,
cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hares and occasionally moose. The seeds are eaten by red
squirrels, and birds such as pine siskins.
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