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 '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 plicata
Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that grows into an attractive and large tree. It grows with a dense, conical shape, producing green foliage that develops distinctive bronze tones during winter as it slowly grows to about 25 m tall and 15 m wide.
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