'Nigra' offers deep evergreen, lacy foliage that has a good winter color and creates a wide pyramidal form that is excellent as a foundation or hedging plant. Numerous seed capsules and a dense habit that will attract birds are a bonus.
Plant Type:
Shrub, Tree
Botanical Name:
Thuja
Common Name:
Arborvitae
Hardiness:
Zone 3
Sun:
4-6+ hours
Soil:
Clay, Moist, Sandy
Suggested Use 1:
Larger foundation plantings
Suggested Use 2:
Windbreaks and hedges
Height:
8-14'
Width:
4-6'
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Shape:
Ovoid, Pyramidal
Winter Protection:
Deer
Fertilizer:
Holly-tone
Fall Color:
Green
Winter Interest:
Color, Structure
Birds:
Yes
Native:
Yes
Plant With:
Ilex, Chamaecyparis, Picea, Grasses
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