American Arborvitae Hedge: Thuja Occidentalis

 An American Arborvitae hedge, scientifically known as Thuja occidentalis, remains dark green all year and retains its feathery needles throughout the winter. The narrow conical shape and dense foliage combine to form a strong and visually appealing hedge.

If planted in an environment with high temperatures, the American Arborvitae hedge may require more frequent watering than is recommended. The dark green foliage of American Arborvitae complements flowering plants well throughout the rest of the year and can add some good contrast to a yard that is otherwise monochromatic in winter landscapes.

Which terrain is preferred?

This plant prefers rich, soft, deep, and extremely well-drained soil, and since it is afraid of water stagnation, it is best to combine sand or pumice with the soil before burying it.

Key points for Thuja Occidentalis

1. American arborvitae is hardy in urban environments and adaptable to many soil conditions.

2. Early settlers in North America learned from Native Americans that the tree's foliage, sap, bark, and twigs had medical virtues, hence the popular term arborvitae, or "tree of life."

3. Although it is indigenous to eastern Canada and the United States, the American arborvitae hedge has become a common tree for ornamental purposes in many parts of the world. Early in the 16th century, the tree was introduced to European cultivators.