Brandon's Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon'
Excellent hedge plant that thrives even in the harsh conditions of the prairies. Narrow, cone-shaped evergreen displaying bright green foliage all year. Also useful for tall screens. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | THEW-ya ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
| Key feature: | Extremely Hardy |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid growing to 12 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Privacy Screen, Very Wet Areas, Windbreak |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7306 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
This conifer's bright green foliage looks good year-round even in harsh conditions. It has a good winter presence in the garden, and also makes a fine screen and windbreak.
Excellent hedge plant that thrives even in the harsh conditions of the prairies. Narrow, cone-shaped evergreen displaying bright green foliage all year. Also useful for tall screens. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
This conifer's bright green foliage looks good year-round even in harsh conditions. It has a good winter presence in the garden, and also makes a fine screen and windbreak.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | THEW-ya ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
| Key feature: | Extremely Hardy |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid growing to 12 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Privacy Screen, Very Wet Areas, Windbreak |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7306 |
