Description

Conical evergreen with spreading, horizontal sprays of fragrant, dark-green foliage which does not yellow in winter. Slow grower. Foliage is scale-like and appears in flat, fan-shaped clusters. Provides food and cover for birds.

‘Techny’ was selected for its compact size. It is a compact dwarf cultivar with a broad-based pyramid shape.

Prefers moist soils. Intolerant of drought, full shade and exposed windy sites. Per the Arbor Day Foundation, arborvitae have a slow (12″ or less) to medium (12-24″) growth rate.

Height: 10-15 ft.
Spread: 6-10 ft.
Family: Cupressaceae
Bloom time: non-flowering
Sun: full sun to part shade
Water: dry to medium
Rabbit resistant
According to Rutgers University, Thuja are “frequently severely damaged by deer.”

photo credit: Algirdas