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Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-sih-den-TAY-liss fil-i-FOR-mis
SKU #07283
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 7 to 8 ft. tall, with a 3 to 4 ft. wide crown.
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| Description | A sensational evergreen with a wonderful pendulous crown grafted onto a patio tree form to display the unique habit. The many loose tufts of long thread-like drooping branches hold aromatic yellow-tinged foliage. New growth is a bright green. Ideal accent to add interest to the landscape. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | Here is a beautiful evergreen form to include in the border or as an accent alone. Use it as a foundation planting or combine it with other shrubs in a lawn planting or along the drive. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis) |
| 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. Prune semi-annually to maintain topiary form. |
Details
| Description | A sensational evergreen with a wonderful pendulous crown grafted onto a patio tree form to display the unique habit. The many loose tufts of long thread-like drooping branches hold aromatic yellow-tinged foliage. New growth is a bright green. Ideal accent to add interest to the landscape. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Suitable for Topiary |
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| Design Ideas | Here is a beautiful evergreen form to include in the border or as an accent alone. Use it as a foundation planting or combine it with other shrubs in a lawn planting or along the drive. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis) |
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. Prune semi-annually to maintain topiary form. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae evergreen or deciduous?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae is Easy Care, Benefits Birds.
Is Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae grow?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae grows in an Weeping habit.
Where can I use Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae in my landscape?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae is suitable for: Border, Container, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae in my garden design?
Here is a beautiful evergreen form to include in the border or as an accent alone. Use it as a foundation planting or combine it with other shrubs in a lawn planting or along the drive.
What color is the foliage of Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae?
Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae?
Good companion plants for Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae include: Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae?
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. Prune semi-annually to maintain topiary form.
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