The arborvitae is a particular type of coniferous evergreen plant tree within the cypress family , classify as genus Thuja . They come in various sizing , but are by and large identifiable by their soft , scale leaf - same leaves , flatten out branch and shredding bark .

The arborvitaeis a particular type of coniferous evergreen Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree within the cypress household , classify as genus Thuja . They fall in various sizes , but are generally identifiable by their gentle , scale leaf - like leaves , flattened arm and tear up barque . Arborvitae broadly speaking choose full sun and moist soil , and tend to arise taller in the northern U.S. than in the South . They are appreciate as landscaping features , and are often planted near together and pruned as hedging . There are only a few distinct metal money of arborvitae , two of which are aboriginal to the U.S. .

American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)

One of the two Arborvitae species native to the U.S. , this Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree can grow 40 to 60 foot tall in the wild , but typically grows smaller in landscape mise en scene . It assumes a narrow-minded Great Pyramid - alike flesh , often forming multiple trunks . Its foliage is glowering or light-colored immature , depending on the cultivar . American Arborvitae is a slow - growing , long - lived species , sometimes lasting 800 age or more . This species is also commonly call Eastern Arborvitae or Northern Whitecedar ( although it is not a cedar at all ) .

Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata)

Also commonly call Western Redcedar , this is the other arborvitae specie that is native to the U.S. . take place naturally through the Pacific Northwest states , this tree usually reaches altitude of about 70 feet in landscape , but has been bed to grow to around 200 human foot improbable in the natural state . It is a fast - growing species , ordinarily give rise a columnar or pyramidic shape , and can tolerate some shade and drought , although it prefers dampish soils and is often found growing naturally along river savings bank . This species can live as long as 1,400 age .

Japanese Thuja (Thuja standishii)

Native to the great deal of Japan , this arborvitae typically acquire in a broad pyramidal build , reaching heights of nearly 60 feet , and produces a cherry browned barque and dark green leafage . In Japanese custom , this species was at one fourth dimension protect as one of five " sacred coinage . " In the U.S. , it is primarily used today as an ornamental tree .

Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja standishii x plicata)

This arborvitae is a cultivated cross bring on from a Japanese Thuja and a Western Redcedar , and is a stalwart , disease - resistant , low-pitched - maintenance Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree that is favor in landscaping . It boom in a variety of soils and climates , grows in a broad pyramidical shape , and buckle under an attractive , deep green leafage . Green Giant is a quick - growing tree , and like the utter Japanese Thuja , reaches about 60 feet in tallness when mature .

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