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Holmstrup Eastern Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #07293
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 5 to 7 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide in 10 years.
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| Description | This densely branched, compact, naturally narrow and conical evergreen has a neat, formal appearance. Holds dark green color well throughout the cold season. Provides year-round interest as a landscape accent or foundation plant. Use en masse as an effective windbreak or screen. Creates an attractive frame when planted in pairs. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | The dense form of this evergreen is impressive planted in a row along the edge of the garden or along the drive. It lends a formal look to the garden, and makes a good foil to shrubs with a more casual form. Planted singly, it makes a fine statement. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Mulch around root zone and shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | This densely branched, compact, naturally narrow and conical evergreen has a neat, formal appearance. Holds dark green color well throughout the cold season. Provides year-round interest as a landscape accent or foundation plant. Use en masse as an effective windbreak or screen. Creates an attractive frame when planted in pairs. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The dense form of this evergreen is impressive planted in a row along the edge of the garden or along the drive. It lends a formal look to the garden, and makes a good foil to shrubs with a more casual form. Planted singly, it makes a fine statement. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Mulch around root zone and shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.