American Arborvitae

American Arborvitae For Sale

The American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a widely popular, native evergreen that is sure to please with its deep green foliage and beautiful, distinctive red bark. The conifer has deep green, flat needles, small brown cones, and a distinctive red-tinted bark that peels away from the trunk in strips. It grows in an upright and pyramidal habit.This is an excellent choice for creating a winter garden, having in your yard or garden as an ornamental focal point or accent, or creating a living privacy screen or hedge.

Plant Details | American Arborvitae Tree Specs & Growth Info 6-12"

Family: Cupressaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 20 – 40 ft.

Spread: 10 – 15 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds, butterflies

Landscape Uses | How to Grow & Maintain Arborvitae 

The American Arborvitae 6-12" has deep green, flat needles, small brown cones, and a distinctive red-tinted bark that peels away from the trunk in strips. It grows in an upright and pyramidal habit.This is an excellent choice for creating a winter garden, having in your yard or garden as an ornamental focal point or accent, or creating a living privacy screen or hedge.

This low-maintenance tree will bring great beauty and elegance to your landscape.Plant it in a location with full sun to partial shade. It will grow the best in full sun, as its growth will be severely limited in the shade.

Plant this tree in a location with alkaline to neutral soil. It prefers moist and well-draining soil and can tolerate different soils, including heavy clay soils, sand, and loam. Keep this tree watered consistently until it becomes well established. Avoid planting it in a location with dry soil, as it needs high levels of moisture.

Noteworthy Characteristics | Wildlife Value & Cold Hardy Benefits

American Arborvitae 6-12" can tolerate being planted near Black Walnut.

This tree is a host plant to many butterflies, including the Promethea Silk Moth.