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Taxonomy
| Family | Cupressaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Thuja |
| Species | occidentalis |
| Common Name | northern whitecedar, arborvitae |
| iTree Code | THOC2 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree or shrub: small to medium tree or large shrub, conical crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 50 feet |
| Spread | 25 feet |
| Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
| Foliage | fanned & flattened scales, soft, aromatic | Leaf Type
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Scale-like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | thin brown/gray vertical strips, fibrous | ||
| Bud | miniscule, barely visible to the naked eye | Bud Arrangement
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None |
| Twig | orange/brown thin, flexible with scales | ||
| Flower | male: small, tan; female flowers tan/light green; both on same tree appearing in spring | ||
| Fruit | upright, 1/2”, oblong, slightly woody, brown | ||
| Fall Color | green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3b | Min | 5.1 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 7a | Max | 7.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Intolerant | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |