American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup')
THOO-yah ox-ee-den-TAL-is 'Holmstrup'
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Evergreen Perennial Shrub in the Cupressaceae Family
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Available May 7
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Price |
Availability |
| #5 gallon |
Field
18-21" High
15-18" Wide
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$50.47 |
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Available May 14
| Size |
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Price |
Availability |
| #5 gallon |
Field
18-21" High
15-18" Wide
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$50.47 |
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Discover the beauty of Holmstrup Arborvitae, a compact evergreen that adds a touch of elegance to any garden with its lush, dense foliage. Perfect for hedges or as a standalone feature, it offers year-round greenery and charm! |
About American Arborvitaes
Often referred to as Arborvitae, Latin for “The Tree of Life.” It’s easy to imagine this nickname when the Arborvitae will stay vibrant and evergreen when almost everything else dies back for the winter - but it actually earned this title in the 1500s when it was discovered that a tea made from Arborvitae bark and leaves cured scurvy (hellooo, Vitamin C).
While it’s certainly pretty cool that these shrubs saved lives, we love them for their reliable winter color, well-behaved growth patterns, and unfussy growing requirements. Most varieties grow quite quickly and all are very dense, making them the perfect privacy planting.
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Pros
North American Native
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Cons
- Require part to full sun to thrive
- May be susceptible to winter wind burn
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Plant Data |
| Mature Size |
4 - 6 feet
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
| Zones |
3a - 7b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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| Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Edging, Evergreen, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Allergenic, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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| Bloom Period |
Non-flowering
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| Flower Color |
Non-Flowering
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