American Arborvitae Trees

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About American Arborvitae Trees: The American Arborvitae tree is a conifer, evergreen tree/shrub that grows to 40 feet high and has a broad pyramidal shap. American Arborvitae branches are erect and out spreading, densely crowded.

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American Arborvitae
American Arborvitae Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Thuja occidentalis
Foliage:
Bright Green evergreen leaves
Mature Height:
40 Feet
Mature Spread:
8-15 Feet
Soil:
sandy, clay, loam
Zones:
2-8
Moisture:
moderate

This tree has scale like leaves, 2 mm long, abruptly pointed, bright green above and pale green below, may become yellow-brown in winter. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil. When established it can withstand considerable heat and drought. Often used for hedges or for windbreaks or for year around screening. Also used as an accent tree for yards.

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