thuja occidentalis varieties
Exploring different Thuja occidentalis varieties is a rewarding way to add evergreen beauty, structure, and year-round colour to your garden. Known as American arborvitae or white cedar, these conifers are celebrated for their elegant habits, dense foliage, and adaptability to New Zealand landscapes. Whether you’re creating a privacy hedge, seeking a striking specimen plant, or adding texture to mixed borders, there’s a Thuja occidentalis variety perfectly suited to your needs. Discover the characteristics and uses of some of the most popular choices available to New Zealand gardeners.
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It grows to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Thuja 'Pyramidalis' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)
Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun. Thuja 'Smaragd' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
